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What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), previously referred to as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), is a term that includes many different types of chronic arthritis in children.

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    • Vincent, a basketball coach, successfully returned to the sidelines following successful knee replacement surgery at HSS. In the latest episode of "How You Move", Vincent speaks with HSS physicians (Steven Haas, MD, hip and knee surgeon; and Joel Press, MD, physiatrist-in-chief) and host Erica Fritz Eannucci, PT, OCS, SFMA, about treating knee pain both surgically and non-operatively. To watch the video, click the link in our bio! #HospitalForSpecialSurgery #HowYouMove #basketball
    • Congratulations to this year's @usa_football Heart of a Giant winner, Shadon Willis of Hillside High School! Presented by HSS and the @nygiants, the award recognizes Tri-State area high school football players who demonstrate unparalleled work ethic and passion for the game. Shadon was presented with the award by HSS sports medicine surgeon and Giants Associate Team Physician Dr. Samuel Taylor and Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder at a surprise student assembly. #HeartOfAGiant #HospitalForSpecialSurgery
    • We were proud to host more than 100 people who attended our Charla de Lupus (Lupus Chat)® Program Holiday Party and Talent Show! As the program’s largest event of 2018, it offers patients and their families a unique opportunity to put lupus aside, celebrate the holidays together, build relationships with others, and display their special talents on stage. We would like to share a special thanks to @projectsunshine and @makeawishmetrony for their participation and for the many arts & crafts, gifts and holiday cheer for our families. 💜#HospitalForSpecialSurgery #HappyHolidays

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    Located in New York City, HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the ninth consecutive year) and No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2018-19). Our mission is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery,  rheumatology and their related disciplines through research and education. To make an appointment call 888.720.1982 or visit www.hss.edu. Please do not share personal health information on this site.

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