HSS Stamford

Foot and Ankle

Complex, constantly impacted, rugged, yet intricately balanced, feet and ankles are some of the most frequently injured areas of the body. HSS leads a multidisciplinary approach to properly diagnosis you and provide an effective treatment plan for many conditions, including:

• Achilles tendon ruptures and tears
• ankle arthritis
• ankle instability
• bunions
• foot and ankle fractures
• foot and ankle surgery
• hammertoes
• plantar fasciitis
• running injuries

Hand and Upper Extremity

Hospital for Special Surgery’s Hand Service is world-renowned for treating children and adults suffering from all bone and soft-tissue conditions such as tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, finger injuries, and wrist fractures.

Joint Replacement

Physicians at HSS pioneered the first modern knee replacement that was used worldwide in 1974. Today, surgeons in the Adult Reconstruction & Joint Replacement (ARJR) Division continue to lead the field in both innovation and number of hip and knee replacement surgeries performed each year.

Neurology

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.

Pediatric Orthopedics

HSS treats thousands of infants, children, and adolescents each year. At Stamford, we provide diagnosis and treatment of congenital, developmental, and traumatic conditions affecting children's bones, joints, and muscles.

Pediatric Rheumatology

Originally a children’s hospital, HSS continues to treat thousands of infants, children, and adolescents each year. At Stamford, we provide diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic conditions, including:

• childhood lupus
• juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• juvenile dermatomyositis
• juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
• juvenile vasculitis

Physiatry

The physiatrists at HSS specialize in nonsurgical treatments of spinal and sports-related injuries, as well as diagnostic studies to determine whether patients have nerve or muscular disorders such as lumbar or cervical radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other debilitating conditions.

Spine

At HSS, you have the world’s best 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 advancing techniques to be less invasive and produce safer and longer lasting results.

Sports Medicine

HSS is committed to providing a broad continuum of care to the athlete from the initial consultation to any surgical or nonsurgical treatment and finally, rehabilitation. HSS Stamford Sports Rehab offers physical therapy, sports psychology, and nutrition services..

Physician Office Visits

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.

Postoperative Care

Attending scheduled follow-up care after your orthopedic procedure is integral to getting back on your feet. Many of our surgeons have office hours at HSS Stamford so patients can spend less time traveling and more time recovering close to home.

Radiology and Imaging / MRI

Our unparalleled imaging technologies and expertise means an accurate diagnosis for you.

• All HSS MRIs use high-spatial resolution and thin-slice imaging. These state-of-the-art techniques (not always available at other healthcare providers) helps HSS make a definitive diagnosis for any orthopedic condition, with special attention paid to the health of the cartilage, labrum and other soft tissues.
• All MRI exams are interpreted by radiologists with additional specialty training in musculoskeletal imaging. Because of this focused expertise, HSS radiologists are frequently consulted by other doctors around the world.
• Our high-resolution MRI exams do not require invasive intra-articular gadolinium contrast.
• Traditional MRIs can be distorted by the natural magnetism present in some metallic medical implants. To address this, in patients who already have a joint replacement or other prosthesis, HSS uses a specialized scanning platform called MAVRIC (multi-acquisition variable-resonance image combination) to obtain an accurate reading.
• HSS has devised modified MRI pulse sequences to detect cartilage damage in its early stages. This means that you may benefit from early intervention that could postpone or eliminate the need for surgery.
• All Ultrasound guided injections are performed by a radiologist with additional specialty training in musculoskeletal ultrasound to treat tendonitis, arthritis, neuromas, bursa, and ganglion cysts.
• HSS radiologists can diagnose a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including tendon tears, using dynamic ultrasound techniques.

Rehabilitation

Conveniently located next to our Outpatient Center, HSS Sports Rehab offers a wide range of physical and occupational therapy services for adults as well as children – enabling you to seek treatment sooner, get better faster, and experience superior outcomes.

Injections

Our Special Procedures Unit (SPU) offers convenient access to pain management (or pain treatment) procedures in an ambulatory setting instead of the operating room.

Community Education

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.

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