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How to Prevent Falls in Older Adults

Falls are one of the main causes of injury in people over age 65 and are the #1 cause of injury leading to an emergency

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    • Through the Adaptive Sports Academy at the HSS Lerner Children's Pavilion, our pediatric patients had an exciting time at Fastbreak Sports this past weekend where they participated in both basketball and soccer activities with special guest, @nyknicks legend Larry Johnson! #HospitalForSpecialSurgery #HSSKids
    • “I’m so fortunate and grateful to come under Dr. Helfet’s care. The journey that has brought me here has been incredible – I could not have started walking again with regular use of my ankle without his care, genius and supervision.” After a surfing injury in Malibu resulted in a trimalleolar fracture and the placement of an external fixator last fall, our patient and fashion consultant Roopal Patel (@roopal_patel) traveled to HSS, where orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. David Helfet recommended ankle reconstruction surgery. Now, just 7 months following surgery, Roopal was happy to report that she’s been able to travel and work thanks to the help of Dr. Helfet and his team! #HospitalForSpecialSurgery
    • This week, Dr. Jordan Metzl, primary care sports medicine physician at HSS, led a very special IronStrength Bootcamp class at the UN in honor of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace!

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    Located in New York City, HSS is ranked #1 in the nation for Orthopedics and #2 for Rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. 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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