Doctors from Hospital for Special Surgery – ranked #1 in the US for orthopedics for 11 years in a row by U.S.News & World Report (2020-2021) – are available locally at HSS Stamford. Fairfield County residents have access to world-class orthopedic care in a convenient location at Chelsea Piers Connecticut. From comprehensive sports medicine, spine surgery, and hip and knee replacement, to pediatric orthopedics rheumatology, this state-of-the-art facility provides a comfortable setting for your diagnostic exam, pre- and postoperative visits, and ongoing treatment needs.
Physical therapy is available onsite at HSS Sports Rehab at Chelsea Piers and in our nearby sports rehabilitation locations in New Canaan and Greenwich.
Many injuries and conditions can be treated without surgery. But when surgery is necessary, our surgeons operate locally at Stamford Hospital as part of a collaboration between HSS and Stamford Health.
Feet and ankles are some of the most frequently injured areas of the body. These rugged, intricately balanced and anatomically complex body structures are subject to continual force and impact. HSS leads a multidisciplinary approach to properly diagnosis you and provide an effective treatment plan for many conditions, including:
HSS orthopedic surgeons and researchers invented the first modern total knee replacement in the 1970s. Today our joint replacement specialists continue to lead the field in both innovation and the total number of hip and knee replacement surgeries performed each year. Shoulder replacement surgeries are performed by our world-renowned sports medicine surgeons.
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HSS treats thousands of infants, children and adolescents each year. At HSS Stamford, we provide diagnosis and treatment of congenital, developmental, traumatic and rheumatic conditions affecting children's bones, joints and muscles. These include:
The physiatrists at HSS specialize in nonsurgical treatments of spinal conditions and work- or sports-related injuries. These specialist physicians also conduct diagnostic studies to determine whether patients have debilitating nerve or muscular disorders. Conditions treated include:
HSS provides a broad spectrum of care to athletes of all levels and anyone with movement-related injuries an conditions – from initial consultation to any nonsurgical or surgical treatment and finally, rehabilitation.
Sports medicine conditions and treatments at HSS Stamford include:
The HSS Hand and Upper Extremity Service is world-renowned for treating children and adults suffering from all bone and soft-tissue conditions, such as:
HSS neurologists are board-certified with additional training in neurophysiology, neuromuscular disease, and movement disorders. Testing and evaluation of the spinal cord and nerves provide a comprehensive view of neurological conditions and their treatments.
Conditions we treat include:
At HSS, you have the world’s best spine clinical team at your side – with more experience in complex spine surgery than any other hospital in the world. We are committed to researching and applying surgical techniques to be less invasive and produce safer, longer lasting results.
We treat patients of all ages and disorders of the spine, including:
Available surgical treatments include:
The Orthopedic Trauma Service at HSS is world-renowned in treating and healing traumatic injuries like broken bones (fractures), tendon ruptures, complex joint injuries, as well as complications like infections and bone healing issues. The care you receive after a trauma is critical to your recovery. Our trauma specialists at HSS Stamford work in a highly-specialized, multidisciplinary environment to ensure your care is seamless and comprehensive.
We treat all trauma injuries for patients of any age, including:
Available surgical treatments include:
Whether it is a first-time injury or a chronic condition, HSS expert physicians and surgeons employ the most advanced techniques to establish a precise diagnosis and treatment plan. Noninvasive care such as casting, bracing, and physical therapy, as well as minimally invasive treatments are available for your recovery.
You do not need to be an HSS patient to get imaging at HSS Stamford. Many doctors from other practices refer their patients to HSS for imaging because our unparalleled technologies and expertise ensure accurate diagnoses. In many cases, our high-resolution MRI makes exploratory arthroscopic surgery unnecessary.
Video: State-of-the-art radiology at HSS
Our Special Procedures Unit (SPU) offers outpatient access to several types of therapeutic injections. Having such procedures in this ambulatory setting is quicker and more convenient than scheduling an inpatient procedure in the operating room. Injection treatments performed onsite include:
Many injections are ultrasound-guided to pinpoint specific areas of the body to treat conditions such as:
All ultrasound-guided injections are performed by radiologists with specialty training in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Attending scheduled follow-up care after your orthopedic surgery is integral to getting back on your feet. Many of our surgeons hold office hours at HSS Stamford so that patients can spend less time traveling and more time recovering close to home.
Located onsite, next to our physician offices, HSS Sports Rehab at Chelsea Piers Stamford offers a wide range of physical and occupational therapy services for adults and children. Services are also available in our convenient New Canaan and Greenwich sports rehabilitation locations, enabling you to seek treatment sooner, get better faster, and experience superior outcomes.
Our expert physicians and specialists present regular educational seminars on topics ranging from improving physical performance and cardiovascular health to preventing painful injuries and developing arthritis.
Theodore A. Blaine, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Elizabeth A. Cody, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle
Charles N. Cornell, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Hip and Knee Replacement, Osteoporosis
Peter D. Fabricant, MD, MPH - Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Trauma
Andreas H. Gomoll, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Andrew Grose, MD, MSc - Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma, Hip and Knee Replacement
Jo A. Hannafin, MD, PhD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Joseph C. Hung, MD - Pain Management, Spine, Anesthesiology
David S. Levine, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle
John D. MacGillivray, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Daniel Markowicz, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Hip and Knee Replacement
Stephen J. Massimi, MD - Physiatry, Spine, Sports Medicine
Moira M. McCarthy, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA - Orthopedic Surgery, Hip and Knee Replacement
Cathleen L. Raggio, MD - Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Nicholas Sgrignoli, MD - Primary Sports Medicine
Sabrina M. Strickland, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Karen M. Sutton, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Samuel A. Taylor, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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