Dr. Ahilan "Siva" Sivaganesan is a neurosurgeon who focuses exclusively on spine surgery. However, he believes that spine surgery should be a last resort. If surgery is required, Dr. Siva offers ...

The shoulder is composed of three bones that, together, form four joints. (Visit this page to see an illustration of the shoulder bones). The largest of these joints, which allows the upper arm to ...

Dr. Nicole Angelo is a physiatrist at HSS specializing in the care of acute and chronic musculoskeletal, sports-related, and spine conditions. She treats patients with injuries and pain of the spine ...

Tears to the specialized cartilage tissue in the shoulder known as the labrum can cause pain and instability in the shoulder. The labrum is a cup-shaped rim of cartilage that lines and reinforces the ...

Case presented by Ji Lin, MD, Assistant Attending Radiologist, Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery.

Hip arthritis is one of the most commonly treated conditions at HSS. How does the hip joint work? What is hip arthritis? What causes hip arthritis? What are the symptoms of hip arthritis? If I have ...

Having a strong posterior chain can help you with everything from daily tasks to lowering your risk for arthritis and bone loss. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the ...

Dr. Lally specializes in the care of patients with various rheumatic conditions including vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis and has a particular interest ...

Broken ankles are painful and temporarily disabling. If a fractured ankle is not properly treated, it can lead to significant, long-term complications and debility. A broken ankle is a fracture or ...

That is “balance billing” (sometimes called “surprise billing”)? When you see a doctor or other healthcare provider, you may owe certain out-of-pocket costs, such as a copayment, coinsurance, and/or a ...

You are strong! You made it home. But your fight is not yet over. In order to return to health, it is important to restore muscle and strength as well as provide your body with the nutrients it needs ...

The HSS West Side ASC is located at 610 West 58th Street. Parking is available at a discounted rate at two convenient MTP garage locations: one at 601 W 57th St and the other at 668 West 58th St. At ...