Patients who underwent robotic-assisted minimally invasive lumbar fusion surgery required significantly less opioid medication during their hospital stay, without increased complications or longer hospital stays, compared with patients treated using …

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health and the official hospital of the TCS New York City Marathon, will host the 2nd Annual HSS/NYRR Runner Health and Performance Symposium …

New York Orthopaedic Surgeon to Serve Leading Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle SocietyFoot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, Scott J. Ellis, MD, was named President of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the leading organization for …

Newsweek released the “World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2027” list, rating HSS the world’s #1 hospital for orthopedics.Developed in partnership with Statista, Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals ranking offers a more focused view of …

As the use of GLP-1 medications and cannabis becomes more common, anesthesiologists are facing new questions about how best to assess whether a patient's stomach is empty before surgery. Two studies from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), presented …

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, is marking the first anniversary of the HSS Spine Center in Paramus, New Jersey. Over the past year, the center has seen a steady …

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered the stem cells—unspecialized cells that can develop into specific cell types—that give rise to the body’s tendons and ligaments, the tissues connecting muscles …

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has been named a 2026 Corporate Wellness Innovator by Fast Company. The recognition spotlights organizations shaping the future of workplace wellness by putting people first in the design of their programs and …

Following a national search, HSS is pleased to announce the appointment of Pam Teufel as Chief People Officer (CPO) effective September 8. Pam brings to HSS three decades of healthcare human resources experience ranging from academic medical centers …

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is expanding access to timely orthopedic care through the addition of two new HSS Ortho Now locations at HSS Main Campus on the Upper East Side and Hudson Yards.The Hudson Yards location opened on July 13, …

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) once again leads the nation in orthopedic care, earning the No. 1 ranking in orthopedics for a record-setting 17th consecutive year and ranking No. 3 nationally in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report …

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered a critical link between the immune system in early life and its function in adulthood. The study, published in Science Immunology, identifies a new role for specialized skin immune …

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have identified a specialized population of immune cells that play a central role in driving abnormal tissue growth in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), offering new insight into disease progression and …

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is named No. 1 in orthopedics in Newsweek’s newly released “America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026” rankings. HSS was also recognized among the nation’s top hospitals for neurological care. This list …

Every industry has its own unique challenges. The Databricks Customer Awards Industry winners are the organizations that didn't just face theirs — they used data and AI to solve them.The Industry Awards recognize one standout organization …

FIFA World Cup 26™ has named Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), ranked No. 1 in orthopedics nationally by U.S. News & World Report (2024–2025), Sports Medicine Surgeon, Riley J. Williams III, MD, as Venue Medical Officer (VMO) for the 2026 …

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, honored Robert N. Hotchkiss, MD, hand and upper extremity surgeon at HSS, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 41st Annual HSS …

Lumexa Imaging (NASDAQ: LMRI), one of the nation’s largest providers of outpatient imaging services, today announced the formation of a strategic joint venture with Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), world leader in musculoskeletal health. The …

HSS announced today that it has been named a 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. This award recognizes hospitals that excel at delivering top-quality care …

At this year’s Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA) annual meeting, researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented two studies evaluating outcomes for three of the most common anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) …

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, today announced the appointment of Joel M. Press, MD, as Physician-in-Chief, effective May 1, 2026,In this role, Dr. Press will help …

Orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and health care executives from some of the world’s leading musculoskeletal institutions gathered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, from April 15 to 18 for the 12th Conference of the International Society of …

At this year’s American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) annual meeting, researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented two studies focused on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist usage in patients undergoing …

At this year’s American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine (ASRA) annual meeting, investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented significant studies leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to provide insights into …

A retrospective study presented at the 51st Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting by investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, found …

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, today announced the appointment of Valarie McPherson, DNP, MBA, NEA-BC, as Vice President, Ambulatory Operations and Clinical …

UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS),the world’s leading academic medical center dedicated to musculoskeletal health, today announced a multiyear renewal of their longstanding …

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced the appointment of Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, M.D., as Chief Science, Technology and Medical Affairs Officer, effective April 14.Dr. Jonathan M. …

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center dedicated to musculoskeletal health, today announced the opening of Kellen Tower, a new 94,000-square-foot, 12-story facility rising above the FDR Drive and overlooking …

Legent Health (“Legent”), a physician-partnered owner and operator of ambulatory surgery centers (“ASCs”) and surgical hospitals focused on orthopedic and spine care, today announced the appointment of Dr. Todd Albert, Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus and …