There's no one-diet-fits-all for rheumatoid arthritis. The best diet is the one that works best for you. How do you know what to eat and if there's anything to avoid? A registered dietitian (RD) or ...

In 1884, Dr. William Halstead performed what is believed to be the first peripheral nerve block. That Dr. Halstead was a surgeon should come as no surprise — the anesthetic technique he employed ...

Investigational studies are conducted at Hospital for Special Surgery in an attempt to prevent musculoskeletal diseases and enhance the quality of life of those who are afflicted by them. If you are a ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. A 26-year-old man with skeletal dysplasia presented with ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Total ankle replacement, also known as total ankle ...

But sciatica may be new to you. The term is broadly used to describe pain that involves the sciatic nerve, which runs down the back of the leg. People describe sciatica as a dull, aching, shooting or ...

Low back pain is a common complaint. An estimated 70% to 85% of the adult population is reported to experience the problem at some point during their lifetime. While the source of back pain – ...

If you’ve got achy knees, don’t be so quick to chalk it up to age- or sports-related wear-and-tear or arthritis. “Knee pain doesn’t always mean there’s damage,” says Aleksandra Kuta, PT, DPT, OCS, a ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. Your core is your body’s primary stabilizer. Also referred to as your trunk, your core is the center of ...

Cortisone shots are another term for steroid injections, as cortisone is a type of corticosteroid. There are many different types of steroid injections that can be used for many different reasons. In ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. You’re getting up from your seat, walking across the room, or doing a weighted squat, and suddenly, a ...

What is pain science education? Pain science education is used by physical therapists to teach people with pain – especially those with chronic pain – self-empowerment that helps them manage their own ...