There's no one-diet-fits-all for rheumatoid arthritis. The best diet is the one that works best for you. How do you know what to eat and if there's anything to avoid? A registered dietitian (RD) or ...

In 1884, Dr. William Halstead performed what is believed to be the first peripheral nerve block. That Dr. Halstead was a surgeon should come as no surprise — the anesthetic technique he employed ...

Investigational studies are conducted at Hospital for Special Surgery in an attempt to prevent musculoskeletal diseases and enhance the quality of life of those who are afflicted by them. If you are a ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. A 26-year-old man with skeletal dysplasia presented with ...

For most people, managing knee pain involves a combination of stretching and strength training. Here’s what a PT has to say. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world ...

The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon located in the back of the leg, just above the heel. It connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles in the calf to an insertion point at the calcaneus (heel ...

But sciatica may be new to you. The term is broadly used to describe pain that involves the sciatic nerve, which runs down the back of the leg. People describe sciatica as a dull, aching, shooting or ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Total ankle replacement, also known as total ankle ...

What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease is the progressive deterioration of the discs between the vertebrae in the spine, as well as arthritis in the spine’s facet joints. An ...

Low back pain is a common complaint. An estimated 70% to 85% of the adult population is reported to experience the problem at some point during their lifetime. While the source of back pain – ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. You’re getting up from your seat, walking across the room, or doing a weighted squat, and suddenly, a ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune ...