HSS Westchester

Our Specialties

Adult Reconstruction & Joint Replacement (ARJR)

Physicians at HSS pioneered the first modern knee replacement that was used worldwide in 1974. Today, surgeons in the ARJR Division continue to lead the field in both innovation and number of hip and knee replacement surgeries performed each year. Our physicians are constantly developing new surgical techniques, using smaller instruments and smaller implants, to facilitate hip and knee replacements. These procedures are opening doors for our patients – to get them pain-free and back to doing what they love to do.

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 your condition and provide an effective treatment plan.

Hand & Upper Extremity

The bones, nerves, joints, and muscles of the hands, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder are critical to nearly every activity of daily living. When injury or disease threatens their viability, overall quality of life is at risk as well. Hospital for Special Surgery’s Hand Service is world-renowned for treating children and adults suffering from all bone and soft-tissue conditions of the hand and upper extremity.

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

Originally a children’s hospital, HSS continues to treat thousands of infants, children, and adolescents each year. At HSS Westchester, we provide diagnosis and treatment of conditions like scoliosis, limb length discrepancies, clubfoot, hip dysplasia, and fractures.

Pediatric Rheumatology

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

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.

Physical Therapy

With a focus on patients’ goals, HSS Westchester’s board certified physical therapists offer a broad spectrum of contemporary exercise interventions in the presence of manual and soft tissue techniques. Their expertise is in treating conditions related to sports-based injuries, particularly with regard to the young athlete, spinal pain, pediatric orthopedics, and active adults following joint replacement. The center highlights include aquatic therapy, Anti-Gravity Treadmill and class IV laser therapy. Patients have direct access to therapists without a physician prescription.

Rheumatology

More than 40 million Americans are afflicted by systemic autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma, arthritis and osteoporosis. Our physicians and clinicians work to identify the latest medical advancements and treatments to better serve our patients.

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 Westchester sports medicine physicians focus on personalized treatments and physical therapy to get you back into the game.

Sports Performance Services

HSS Sports Performance incorporates specialists in exercise physiology, athletic training and nutrition to work closely to gauge your potential, understand your goals and design a customized, safe program. Services include sports specific evaluations, return to play testing, concussion reconditioning, sports performance training and nutrition. The center offers advanced capabilities with 3D video motion capture, multipurpose sports turf and blood flow restriction training.

Sports Psychology

Services at this Center

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 Westchester so patients can spend less time traveling and more time recovering close to home.

Radiology and Imaging / MRI

All examinations are interpreted by fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologists and are consulted internationally for their expertise in image interpretation specifically MRI interpretations.
All HSS MRI’s are performed utilizing high spatial resolution/thin slice imaging to demonstrate definitive diagnosis for any orthopedic condition with specific interest to cartilage and labral health.
Customized orthopedic protocols have been developed specific to each referring physician's specialized surgical needs. All of our joint protocols have been validated against a surgical standard and DO NOT require intra-articular gadolinium contrast.
Specialized scanning is performed for detailed diagnostic examinations despite orthopedic hardware and total joint replacements. The use of MAVRIC (Multi-Acquisition Variable-Resonance Image Combination) for all areas with metal presence which accurately provides greater detail of any joint arthroplasty/fracture hardware by markedly reducing the metallic distortion normally seen on routine MR imaging.
Modified MRI pulse sequences have been devised at HSS allowing for early detection of degenerative changes in cartilage and the potential for intervention. The use of quantitative T2 Mapping allows for assessment of the collagen component of the extracellular matrix of articular cartilage.

Injections

We offer convenient access to pain management (or pain treatment) procedures in an ambulatory setting instead of the operating room.

Physical Therapy

With a focus on patients’ goals, board certified physical therapists offer a broad spectrum of contemporary exercise interventions in the presence of manual and soft tissue techniques. Their expertise is in treating conditions related to:

Sports-based injuries
Pediatric orthopedics
Spine pain
Aquatic therapy
Adult Reconstruction & Joint Replacement (ARJR)

The center highlights Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill, VSR Concussion Balance Trainer and class IV laser therapy. Patients have direct access to therapists without a physician prescription.

Concussion Program

A multidisciplinary team of physical therapists, athletic trainers and exercise physiologists focused on the care of the individual suffering from concussion. Services available:

Vestibular therapy / Balance re-education
Cervicogenic pain / Myofascial syndromes
Post-concussion return to play exertional testing / Pre-season baseline testing

Sports Performance Services

A deep portfolio of services focused on achieving superior levels of performance, fitness and nutrition. HSS musculoskeletal clinicians gauge potential, understand goals, and design a customized, safe program.

Injury Prevention/ Return to Play Testing: Musculoskeletal and biomechanical movement assessments incorporating technology such as the DARI 3D motion capture system to identify movement patterns, and imbalances.
- Movement Prep Series – a brief, fundamental motion series designed for the recovering athlete to gauge readiness for the next level of mobility tasks.
- Quality of Movement Assessment (QMA) – full battery of progressive load, lower extremity tests focused on assessing intensity levels necessary for sports participation. Integral in return to play decision making.
- Young Athlete Injury Prevention Screen – quick assessment of total body movements to identify gross deficits that can be targeted for intervention. Individual and team testing available.
Sports Specific Evaluations: Focused musculoskeletal and motion capture breakdowns, followed by a detailed report
- Running Mechanics Profile – identifies factors leading to performance deficits and injury in runners
- Overhead Thrower Evaluations – breakdown of upper body motions for tennis,baseball and softball players
- Golf Performance Analysis – for golfers experiencing pain, returning from surgery or improving performance
Performance Training: Comprehensive overall fitness evaluation to create a personalized program to attain training goals, and 1:1 training sessions to increase performance or fully return to previous levels after an injury.
Performance Nutrition: Detailed assessments that include a nutrition action plan, and follow-ups from a registered dietician for weight management, endurance fueling plans or deficiencies related to training and competition.