1. What is antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder in which the patient’s immune system makes antibodies (antiphospholipid antibodies [aPL]) ...

1. What is antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder in which the patient’s immune system makes antibodies (antiphospholipid antibodies [aPL]) ...

Dr Efstathia Tzatha is a double-board certified Attending Neurologist at HSS specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases, including peripheral neuropathy, myopathy, spine ...

What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, is the most common hereditary neuropathy. It is slightly more common in ...

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 ...

If you have rheumatoid arthritis or another rheumatic disease, your doctor may prescribe a type of medication called a DMARD. These medications relieve inflammation and pain in people with rheumatic ...

We enhance the quality of patient lives through cutting edge research in diagnostic imaging. The Department of Radiology and Imaging is nationally and internationally recognized as the premier center ...

Dr. George Cyril is an Attending Physiatrist at Hospital for Special Surgery in the Department of Physiatry. When managing a patient with spine or joint pain, Dr. Cyril believes in a holistic approach ...

We offer convenient same-day options for orthopedic care. Please check with your insurance to see if a referral is required. Or call us. If you prefer to speak with someone, we can help you schedule ...

Arthroscopy is the examination of the interior of a joint by using an arthroscope or "scope" – a flexible, fiber-optic tube with a small camera that is connected to a monitor. This allows a surgeon to ...

Total shoulder replacement is a highly successful procedure to reduce pain and restore mobility in patients with end-stage shoulder arthritis and, in some cases, after a severe shoulder fracture.

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 ...