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 ...

Spinal stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal or tunnel that houses the neural elements (nerves) that travel along the spinal column. The narrowing can be central stenosis (referring to the ...

World-class orthopedic care, where you live. Our doctors are here for you no matter where you live. We’re constantly looking for ways to make our expertise more accessible – so that you can get back ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. For decades, kinesiology tape has been used by amateur and professional athletes, trainers and ...

Your core includes your abdominal muscles, plus more in your back and pelvis. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. Your core is your body’s ...

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 ...