1. What is antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder in which the patient’s immune system makes antibodies (antiphospholipid antibodies [aPL]) ...

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 ...

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. 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 ...

Dr. Storm Horine is an anesthesiologist in the Pain Management Division at the Hospital for Special Surgery and is board certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine. He specializes in ...

1. What is antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder in which the patient’s immune system makes antibodies (antiphospholipid antibodies [aPL]) ...

This profile is for pediatric patients 17 and under. Click here for adult patients. Dr. Paulo Selber is an orthopedic surgeon who has been involved in the treatment of gait and movement disorders in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Back and neck pain is a common experience for many people in their daily lives. With these simple stretches, you can minimize your pain. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health ...

Avascular necrosis (AVN), also known as osteonecrosis of the hip, is a condition that results from a significant loss of blood supply to an area of the femoral head, the top of the thighbone where it ...