Learn how ankle replacement serves as an alternative to ankle fusion to relieve ankle arthritis pain while preserving movement and flexibility.

Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the canal in the lower portion of the spine. This can pinch nerves in your spinal column and cause low back pain.

Degenerative disc disease is the progressive deterioration of spinal discs and arthritic changes in facet joints due to wear and tear from aging.

Most people with active lifestyles will need surgery to recover from a complete Achilles tendon rupture. Learn more about this injury and the surgery.

Neck pain that radiates to the arm or is accompanied by numbness or weakness is called cervical radiculopathy. Learn about the treatment options.

Inflammatory arthritis is used to describe a group of diseases caused by an overactive immune system. Learn more from top rheumatology specialists at HSS.

Lupus causes inflammation in the joints and skin, but sometimes also in the cardiovascular system. Learn about serious heart complications lupus patients face.

Cartilage repair is an innovative surgery to treat damaged articular cartilage. Learn more about the types of procedures performed at HSS.

What is ankle distraction arthroplasty? Ankle distraction arthroplasty is an innovative procedure for treating ankle arthritis in select patients. Unlike ankle fusion and ankle replacement, ...

Hospital for Special Surgery formally recognizes the role that spiritual support can play in coping with and recovering from physical illness. The chaplaincy services at HSS, which includes ...

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is when the protective capsule around the shoulder joint contracts causing pain and restricting movement.

IT band syndrome is when the iliotibial band becomes inflamed, causing pain on the outside of the knee. Learn more about individual and training risk factors.