Newswise — Knee replacement surgery in the morning, and back home that evening? Many patients are surprised to learn it is an option. Forgoing a night in the…
Read more Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery Enable More Patients to Go Home the Same DayBYLINE: Robin Frank Newswise — With physical distancing no longer a concern for most people, dancing for fun, exercise and social connection is back on the agenda for…
Read more Movement as Medicine: The Many Health Benefits of DancingBYLINE: Robin Frank Newswise — Osteoporosis is often called a “silent” disease because people typically have no symptoms and often don’t know they have it until they break…
Read more During Osteoporosis Awareness Month, Those at Risk Urged to Bone Up on Silent DiseaseNewswise — A pilot study conducted at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) shows evidence that a mid-calf nerve block is a safe and effective regional anesthetic option for…
Read more Mid-Calf Nerve Block May Enable Early Rehabilitation After Foot and Ankle Surgery, Preventing Pain While Allowing Foot MovementNewswise — Hollywood, Florida, April 22, 2023 — In a study conducted at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), researchers found that the use of peripheral nerve blocks in…
Read more Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Total Joint Arthroplasty May Provide the Best Reduction in Complications in Older Patients With Fewer ComorbiditiesNewswise — Existing thought in the orthopedic world is that treating a bunion with the minimally invasive procedure MISB may make a person’s flatfoot worse. A new study…
Read more HSS Study Shows MISB, a Minimally Invasive Procedure for Treating Bunions, Does Not Affect FlatfootNewswise — After years of searching for answers and numerous doctor consultations, 59-year-old Kathleen Kaler finally found relief from the severe ankle pain and instability that had plagued her for…
Read more After Years of Ankle Pain and Limited Mobility, Life-Changing Surgery at HSSNewswise — Matthew Conti, MD, an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), and colleagues recently provided more than 100 pairs of new shoes…
Read more HSS Foot and Ankle Surgeon Spearheads Event to Provide New Shoes and Free Foot Exams to HomelessNewswise — A new study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has evaluated trends in the use of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients under 21…
Read more Study Examines Total Knee Replacement in Patients Under 21Newswise — After sun exposure, people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) frequently develop skin rashes, which often are accompanied by a flare of their overall disease. This connection…
Read more HSS Research Uncovers How UV Light Triggers Immune Activation and Disease Flares in LupusNewswise — To improve the health of a community, the first step is to identify its most pressing needs. To that end, in 2022 Hospital for Special Surgery…
Read more Study Finds Chronic-Pain Management, Falls and Limited Access to Care Are Critical Issues Among Medically UnderservedNewswise — A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) highlights the success of a lupus peer support and education group that transitioned to a virtual format during…
Read more Participation Doubles After Lupus Support Group at HSS Transitions to Virtual Format During PandemicNewswise — The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) have honored two rheumatologists and a social worker at Hospital for Special Surgery…
Read more HSS Rheumatologists, Social Worker Honored by American College of Rheumatology
