What is a facet joint injection? A facet joint injection is an injection into or around the joints that sit on either side of the vertebrae (bones) in the spine. These small joints connect each spinal ...

What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, is the most common hereditary neuropathy. It is slightly more common in ...

Dr Efstathia Tzatha is a double-board certified Attending Neurologist at HSS specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases, including peripheral neuropathy, myopathy, spine ...

Dr. April Fetzer is a double-board certified non-operative spine physician at HSS at NCH. Her expertise includes individualized diagnosis and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders with special ...

If you have rheumatoid arthritis or another rheumatic disease, your doctor may prescribe a type of medication called a DMARD. These medications relieve inflammation and pain in people with rheumatic ...

HSS is the world's leading academic medical center dedicated to musculoskeletal health. We are ranked No. 1 in orthopedics worldwide by Newsweek, and No. 1 in orthopedics in the United States for 15 ...

The same expertise that has earned HSS the No. 1 ranking for orthopedics in the world by Newsweek and the No. 1 ranking in orthopedics in the U.S. 15 years in a row according to U.S. News & World ...

Paul Coyne, DNP, MBA, MS, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at HSS. He leads a team of more than 1,500 specialized nurses, advanced practice providers, and ...

A comprehensive overview of your experience before, during, and after surgery ...

Since its founding in 1863, HSS has trained the minds, hearts, and hands of some of the finest orthopedic surgeons in the United States. A steadfast commitment to excellence in education dates back to ...

Residency at HSS is embedded in a culture of excellence: HSS consistently ranks among U.S.News and World Report’s top hospitals for orthopaedics and rheumatology. Our graduates become not only ...

Dr. Mark Drakos is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the foot and ankle as well as sports medicine injuries. He is a Team Orthopedist for the New York Knicks and the New York Mets as ...