The Sports Medicine Institute (SMI) at HSS is a multidisciplinary team of doctors, surgeons, therapists, and researchers who work together to provide world-class care for athletes at every level. The SMI combines advanced research, accurate diagnosis, and expert treatment with strong partnerships in professional sports to help patients recover, enhance performance, and prevent future injuries.
A sports injury can affect more than just game day or your ability to exercise. It can create problems with day to day life and your overall physical health and emotional wellness. Our mission to deliver top-quality care using a wide range of state-of-the art techniques helps you get back to your active life with confidence and strength.
HSS treats more than 95,000 people and performs more than 10,000 surgeries every year. Whether your issue affects your shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot or ankle, our sports medicine team's expertise in both treating and preventing acute and chronic sports injuries is at the top of the game. This includes common problems like rotator cuff tear, ACL tear, torn meniscus, runner's knee and hip injuries. Our physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists are movement experts focused on helping you return to a healthy, active lifestyle. If surgery is needed, our top sports medicine surgeons are ready to get you the best outcome, so you can return to what you love to do.
While the term sports medicine might still be an unknown term for some, it is undeniable that this branch of orthopedic medicine has grown to be an integral part of musculoskeletal health in every day life and competitive sports. It has a deep history at HSS, who has been at the forefront of sports medicine development, research and education since our inception in 1863.
Prevention and strengthening are key components to staying healthy and active. From our athletic trainers and specialists to online education resources, we have what you need to stay in the game.
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HSS has been ranked No. 1 in orthopedics for 15 consecutive years according to U.S. News & World Report and named No. 1 in orthopedics in the world from Newsweek. Our specialization is second to none - meaning that every step of the process is proven for success.
