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Pediatric foot deformity is a term that includes a range of conditions that may affect the bones, tendons, and muscles of the foot. Among those most frequently treated at HSS are cavus foot, tarsal ...

The anterior collateral ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are two of the four main ligaments that help stabilize the knee. The other two are the posterior cruciate ligament or PCL ...

1. What is antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder in which the patient’s immune system makes antibodies (antiphospholipid antibodies [aPL]) ...

Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu is an orthopedic surgeon and specialist in hip, knee and shoulder surgery at HSS. Dr. Nwachukwu is the Co-Director of Clinical Research for the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS.

What is a periacetabular osteotomy? A periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a surgical treatment for hip dysplasia that is caused by a deformity in the acetabulum, the curved portion of the pelvis that ...

Avascular necrosis (AVN), also known as osteonecrosis of the hip, is a condition that results from a significant loss of blood supply to an area of the femoral head, the top of the thighbone where it ...

What is the CARE Act? A New York State public health law that requires a hospital to provide each patient or legal guardian with an opportunity to identify a caregiver prior to discharge. If the ...

As one of the leading musculoskeletal care providers in the world, Hospital for Special Surgery is bringing cutting edge knowledge, ideas, and information to the global community. HSS Global ...

We believe in educating our patients about their conditions. Feet and ankles are some of the most complex and constantly impacted areas of the human body. This leads to frequent injuries that are ...

As a leader in musculoskeletal health and among the top-ranked organizations for orthopedics and rheumatology, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved. Now more than ever, our guiding principles are ...

Dr. Demetracopoulos is Chief of the Foot and Ankle Service at HSS. He studied neuroscience at Brown University where he was also a member of the varsity crew team. He received his medical degree from ...