HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. A 43-year-old man with human leukocyte antigen ...

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 ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. It’s no secret that running is a high-impact activity. “Running puts your body under repetitive load ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. If you’ve done any sort of sport with a lot of lower-body motion, you’ve probably experienced some ...

Articular cartilage can be damaged by a traumatic injury, progressive wear or systemic disease. Loss or erosion of articular cartilage causes pain, weakness and dysfunction. If left untreated, ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. Myth 1: Low-back pain is a normal part of pregnancy. Fact: While hip and back pain during and after ...

What is a facet joint injection? A facet joint injection is an injection into or around the joints that sit on either side of the vertebrae (bones) in the spine. These small joints connect each spinal ...

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis or shoulder contracture, is a condition where the synovial membrane – a soft tissue that forms a protective capsule around the shoulder joint – ...

What is a cortisone shot (steroid injection)? A cortisone shot, also called a "steroid injection" or "steroid shot," is an injection of cortisone, which is a type of corticosteroid medication. There ...

A modern knee replacement involves replacing the surfaces of the knee joint, not the joint itself. The tendons, ligaments and all the other structures around the knee are left in place. I sometimes ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. If you sit at a desk all day (and let’s face it, isn’t that most of us?), chances are your hip ...

It can be tough to know how to safely return to exercise after you’ve been hurt. HSS orthopedic surgeon James B. Carr II offers a game plan for getting back into your routine. If you are athletically ...