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Pelvic health | Medical Mondays

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:11:59 -0400

WTNH News8 featured Elizabeth E. Brown, MD, sports medicine and pelvic health physiatrist at HSS, in a segment exploring pelvic health, particularly during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

During the interview, Dr. Brown discussed her specialty, common pelvic health concerns, perinatal care and treatment options for women experiencing symptoms during and after pregnancy. She also highlighted the role of HSS's Women's Sports Medicine Center and Perinatal Resource Center in providing specialized care for women throughout pregnancy and recovery.

The segment also features an HSS patient who shares her experience receiving treatment from Dr. Brown during her second pregnancy and credits her care with making recovery significantly easier than it was after her first pregnancy.

Watch the full segment at WTNH News8.

HSS Provides Spine Patients a Lifeline

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:37:00 -0400

Greenwich Sentinel features an article about minimally invasive, robotic-navigated spine surgery by Steven J. McAnany, MD, spine surgeon at HSS.

Dr. McAnany said, “When I was 16 years old, I had a waterskiing accident in which I suffered a serious spinal injury. The accident left me with debilitating pain and dysfunction from foot drop. I quickly went from being a recruited athlete to play basketball in college to being unable to walk down the halls at my high school.”

He continued, “I had spine surgery along with restoration of mobility, and over time, was fortunate to resume normal living and return to sports. It was a hallmark moment for me, going from being disabled back to normal. I had been interested in being a doctor for some time but following the accident, I was inspired to help others recover just as I had. My goal was to become a spine surgeon, and I’ve spent the last 18-plus years realizing that goal.”

Read the full article at greenwichsentinal.com.

HSS Surgeon Performs World’s First Implant of a Stemmed Elliptical Head Prosthesis for Anatomic Shoulder Replacement

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Theodore A. Blaine, MD, a shoulder and elbow surgeon at HSS has performed the world’s first implantations of a stemmed elliptical head prosthesis for anatomic shoulder replacement surgery. The breakthrough procedure provides the most anatomic solution for patients with arthritis, and was performed in May at HSS in Stamford, CT. HSS has a collaborative relationship with Stamford Health.

This innovative surgery revolutionizes conventional anatomical stemmed total shoulder replacement, using an elliptical-shaped head which is anatomically matched to the ovoid shape of the ball-and-socket joint in the human shoulder. The stemmed elliptical head enables surgeons to readily convert an anatomic total shoulder replacement prosthesis to a reverse shoulder replacement prosthesis, should a revision surgery ever be needed in the future. Dr. Blaine is the first surgeon in the world to use this advanced technology, placing an elliptical head on a stemmed implant.

Anatomic total shoulder replacement arthroplasty is often advised for patients with osteoarthritis. This surgery replaces the ball and socket with artificial components, allowing younger patients to stay active and play sports. Reverse shoulder replacement is advised when patients have both arthritis and a deficient rotator cuff. The natural positions of the ball and socket are switched. A metal ball implant is placed where the patient's own natural socket was, and a plastic socket implant is placed on the top of the humeral head.

For the past 50 years, since they were first introduced by Dr. Charles Neer in the 1970s, the heads of the prostheses used in shoulder replacement surgeries have been spherically shaped. In the last several years however, two manufacturers have introduced elliptical heads which may improve range of motion and healthy shoulder functionality over spherical heads, according to some biomechanical and clinical studies.

“The main reason for implanting a convertible prosthesis in a patient’s shoulder is that an anatomic shoulder replacement provides a more normal shoulder than a reverse prosthesis in active patients. However, if a patient ever had an injury or tear of the rotator cuff in the future, we now have better options with a stemmed prosthesis,” explains Dr. Blaine. “Up until now, we haven’t had convertibility from a standard ball-and-socket prosthesis to a reverse prosthesis. The stemmed elliptical head prosthesis for anatomic replacement gives us the ability to make this conversion in a more expedient way without having to remove the stem.”

“One of our primary goals at HSS is to reproduce or recapitulate the human anatomy,” Dr. Blaine adds. “The normal anatomy of the shoulder joint is an egg-shaped head, not a sphere. This new approach allows us to get closer to replicating the normal function of the human shoulder so patients can remain active well into their later years.”

These first procedures using elliptical head prostheses at HSS Stamford have been successful, and the technology is now being used at multiple centers throughout the U.S. Dr. Blaine also reports that HSS will soon be conducting a motion analysis study in conjunction with other institutions to compare shoulder replacement patients who received oval-shaped heads versus those who received spherical heads.

Don't Let Hip and Knee Pain Hold You Back

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:56:00 -0500

Greenwich Sentinel features an article bylined by Cynthia A. Kahlenberg, MD, MPH, hip and knee surgeon at HSS about significant advances in recent years that allow patients improve their mobility and stay active.

Dr. Kahlenberg noted, “The components we use in joint replacement surgery are now better than past materials. We use highly cross-linked polyethylene providing greater durability and less wear. These new materials help hip replacement patients recover faster, be active and gain greater longevity from their new hip. For many, joint replacement surgery lasts a lifetime.”

She continued, “We’re involved with many cutting-edge studies to improve patient outcomes. I am working with a team of HSS hip and knee surgeons and our biomechanics department to run computer simulations of hip and knee replacement. These models help us determine individualized patient targets for ligament tensioning and balancing precisely for knee replacement. Our robotic and computer navigation technologies allow us to execute surgical plans and target specific alignment and balance of the knee with great precision."

Dr. Kahlenberg added, We’ve made great strides in speeding up patient recovery from joint replacement surgery. Also, new surgical techniques and the use of regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia lowers the risk of complications and side effects. We like to get patients up and moving right after surgery; most can go home the same day or after a one-night stay. Within six weeks, many patients can return to low-impact activities, then higher-impact pursuits soon after that."

Read the full article at greenwichsentinel.com/.

Dr. Harvinder S. Sandhu takes the reins at Stamford Hospital’s orthopedics department

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:30:00 -0500

Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals reports that Harvinder S. Sandhu, MD, MBA, co-chief emeritus of HSS Spine, was named chairman of the department of orthopedics at Stamford Hospital.

The two organizations, HSS and Stamford Hospital, have been collaborating since 2017 in HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health, which offers musculoskeletal care and services for joint replacement, spine and sports medicine.

Dr. Sandhu identified the priority of his job as the need to “improve access to our care for the communities, not only in Stamford and Greenwich, but as we go further up north into Connecticut, Westport, Hartford and as far as Danbury.” He added, “we can certainly develop a center of excellence that can attract people throughout southern Connecticut and even parts of upstate New York.”

Read the full article at https://westfaironline.com/

Harvinder S. Sandhu, MD, Appointed Chair of the Department of Orthopedics at Stamford Hospital

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:04:30 -0400

Harvinder S. Sandhu, MD, co-chief emeritus of the spine service at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, has been appointed the Chair of the Department of Orthopedics at Stamford Hospital, effective November 1, 2022. Dr. Sandhu succeeds Charles “Chip” Cornell, MD, who is retiring following a distinguished career at HSS culminating in leading the collaboration with Stamford Health since its inception in 2017.

HSS has specialized in musculoskeletal care since 1863 and is ranked no. 1 for orthopedics worldwide and nationwide. Stamford Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services offered by Stamford Hospital, Stamford Health Medical Group and ambulatory locations throughout southwestern Connecticut. Stamford Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “High Performing Hospital” including in the specialty area of Orthopedics, has achieved Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence and Planetree Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care. The collaboration was formed to bring world-class orthopedic care closer to home for southern New England residents.

HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health offers a comprehensive array of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic services, including sports medicine, sports rehab, joint replacement, and treatment of all conditions affecting the spine, foot and ankle, and hand and upper extremities. HSS orthopedic specialists consult with patients at locations in Stamford, Hamden, and Wilton. If surgery is necessary, HSS surgeons operate at the award-winning Stamford Hospital and Stamford Health Tully Health Center.

Introduced this year at the HSS Stamford location at Chelsea Piers, HSS Orthopedics Now provides patients 16 years of age and older access to orthopedic care for sudden injuries and severe pain, in order to triage, diagnose, treat, and when needed referral to a higher level of care in an expedited timeframe.

“I’m honored to step into this new role and continue building upon the momentum of our relationship with Stamford Health,” said Dr. Sandhu. “Opportunities for growing the initiative include providing the full spectrum of musculoskeletal care across multiple specialties for sports, degenerative, and arthritic related conditions without the need to travel outside the region.”

Before joining HSS in 1997, Dr. Sandhu was chief of the spinal surgery service at UCLA. His clinical practice specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic surgery, and the use of spinal biologics to enhance healing. Dr. Sandhu is also actively engaged in researching and developing medical devices and instruments used in spinal surgery and holds several patents. In addition, he has authored or co-authored well over 100 articles published in peer-reviewed journals and has received research awards from the North American Spine Society, the Orthopaedic Research Society and the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, including the prestigious Volvo Award in Spinal Research.

“I look forward to working with Dr. Sandhu as we expand the offerings of our collaboration with HSS to serve more patients in need of high-quality orthopedic services,” said Kathleen Silard, President & CEO at Stamford Health. “We pride ourselves on partnering with the best, and with HSS we’ve created a world-class center for musculoskeletal care in Connecticut. In the coming years, we’ll continue to expand the Collaborative’s geographic footprint in Connecticut, grow the number of providers and enhance our programmatic services to best meet the needs of our community.”

“HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health will benefit greatly from Dr. Sandhu’s vision and expertise as a clinician, researcher and educator,” said Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO at HSS. “We thank Dr. Cornell for his exceptional leadership in establishing and evolving our unique collaboration with Stamford Health, to provide an unsurpassed level of orthopedic care align with HSS best practices to thousands of residents living in Connecticut and New England.”

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with more than 3,700 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. Stamford Hospital is the only hospital in Fairfield County, CT to receive a grade of A from The Leapfrog Group, an independent watchdog organization for protecting patient safety. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care Hospital of Distinction.

Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, CT. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

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Grown Up Team Spirit

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:33:00 -0400

Serendipity Magazine discusses the benefits of playing competitive sports for adults and includes guidance from Karen M. Sutton, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS Stamford.

According to Dr. Sutton, “When you are smiling and feeling the positive vibes from your teammates, you have a built-in support system to pursue your specific health goals, such as building muscle, increasing speed, managing diabetes or weight loss.”

Read the full article at Serendipitysocial.com.

Column: Understanding and Treating Trauma Injuries

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:24:00 -0400

Greenwich Sentinel features an article about understanding and treating trauma injuries by Andrew Grose, MD, MSc, orthopedic trauma surgeon at HSS Stamford.

Dr. Grose explained, “Most traumatic injuries involve gravity — a fall off a bike, a car accident, a bad tackle on the soccer field, a misstep off a curb or a host of other scenarios. As a bone trauma specialist at HSS, I specialize in injuries involving fractures from accidents, falls and other traumatic events.”

He continued, “Given that most traumatic injuries are unforeseen events, they can happen to anyone at any time. We see these injuries most often among patients in two age categories. The first spike occurs among those aged 15 to 30, the most active age segment. These tend to be higher energy injuries, more common among men, who tend to take greater risks which can lead to injuries. The second spike is among those 60 to 80 years old. As you might guess, this group is more prone to loss of balance and falls, often resulting in hip and other fractures.”

According to Dr. Grose, “What I enjoy most about my job is seeing patients that I’ve treated for severe injuries return to my office months later in an improved state, with increased mobility. I get as much joy in dealing with the onslaught of elderly patients who have fallen, helping families navigate mom’s or dad’s situation. We all fall apart at some point; it’s the human condition. It’s very rewarding to help those late in life improve their outcomes and regain meaningful function.”

Read the full article at Greenwichsentinel.com.

Column: Good Health Begins with Your Feet

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:04:00 -0400

Greenwich Sentinel features a perspective from Elizabeth A. Cody, MD, foot and ankle surgeon at HSS, who explains the benefits of good foot health, which is essential for an active life, helping ensure balance, posture, mobility and overall well-being.

Dr. Cody noted an uptick in foot problems during the pandemic, given people have been spending more time at home barefoot, which puts added strain on the ligaments and tendons that support the arch and ankle, or going for long walks and runs after months of limited activity. She is also seeing rising numbers of foot and ankle injuries among young athletes who train more intensely for sports.

The most common foot and ankle conditions she encounters are flatfoot deformities, foot/ankle arthritis, ankle replacement surgery and bunions, which require various types of treatment options.

Read the full article at Greenwichsentinel.com.

From desk jockey to weekend athlete: preparing for a new sport regimen

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 19:36:00 -0400

Westfair Online discusses how to prepare for a new fitness routine after months of inactivity, and includes guidance from experts Daniel H. Blatz, MD, physiatrist at HSS, and John Giametta, physical therapist with HSS Sports Rehab at Chelsea Piers in Stamford.

According to Dr. Blatz, “If you’ve been relatively inactive for a period of time, and we’ve all been hibernating over the winter, you really want to get out there and run around on the first day.”

He added, “But a lot of times what people do is they overdo it, especially on that first day or week or even month.”

“One of the main things is just trying to slowly ramp up your activity regimen. So, if you were running five miles a day in the fall but stopped in the winter, you wouldn’t want to start running as far right from the get-go,” Dr. Blatz explained.

According to Dr. Blatz, the necessity of warm-ups and cool downs stem from tissues throughout the body taking time to adapt to changing conditions. Tissues such as muscles or the cardiovascular system, which haven’t been used in a while, will take a while to become “perfused” with good blood flow and ready supply of nutrients.

Giametta agreed with the necessity of warming up before exercises as a way to avoid injury and ensure health.

He said, “People always ask me what kind of warm up to do, and what I usually recommend is some sort of dynamic warm-up that kind of simulates what you’re going to do.”

According to Giametta, passive stretching before activities is no longer recommended, and Dr. Blatz explained that an ideal warm-up should be rigorous enough to break a light sweat.

Dr. Blatz underscored, “If you start to modify your gait while running or modify your stroke while swimming because of a pain you should stop.”

“If you start to limp because of discomfort, you should call it quits because that’s going to throw off your entire biomechanics and could cause a separate injury,” he noted.

Read the full article at Westfaironline.com. A subscription is required to access.

Game On: Knowing When to See a Doctor for Aches, Pains

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:33:00 -0500

New Canaan/Darien/Rowayton Magazine share guidance on treating and avoiding injuries according to Nicholas Sgrignoli, MD, sports medicine physician at HSS Stamford.

According to Dr. Sgrignoli, “Exercise-induced soreness is normal, but true pain that comes from an injury to a joint or tissue is not normal. In addition to injuries, pain is common among aging athletes and from degenerative joints and tendons, but it isn’t normal and should be addressed.”

He continued, “When we age we find muscles and joints become stiffer and lose elasticity in tendons which can lead to higher injury rates. I usually tell people that normal stiffness lasts for no longer than 15-20 minutes and goes away once they have loosened up. Persistent stiffness, that lasts for more than an hour in the morning, is more of a concern because it can be correlated to an inflammatory issue. Swelling, redness or warmth of joints are all also things to look out for that may be signs of a problem.”

“Loss of strength, function or the inability to put weight on joints means you want to see a doctor right away. Any injury with symptoms and pain that is getting worse after a few days you would also want to have looked at,” Dr. Sgrignoli explained.

Dr. Sgrignoli recommended incorporating a dynamic warm-up before exercise. He noted, “You are more likely to get hurt by jumping right into a sport with a cold, tight muscle. Any amount of stretching is most effective when your muscles are warm. So for a soccer player, doing lunges to activate muscles and work on lengthening as a warm up is better than just sitting down and doing a V-stretch.”

This article appeared in the March 2022 print issue.

Column: Knee Injuries: What to Know, How to Treat

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 16:57:00 -0500

Greenwich Sentinel features an article by HSS sports medicine surgeon Moira M. McCarthy, MD, about common treatments for knee injuries, including: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, meniscus tears, and chronic knee pain.

According to Dr. McCarthy, “When an ACL injury happens, the athlete may hear a popping noise after an awkward twist, collision or fall. Immediate symptoms are pain and swelling in the knee. In most cases, we recommend surgery as the best way to stabilize the knee joint and resume an active lifestyle.”

For meniscus tears, “There are two menisci inside each knee joint. They are soft cushions on the inside of the knees that protect the cartilage. Meniscus tears are very common with all types of activity. A torn meniscus can be categorized as traumatic (acute) or degenerative (associated with aging or wear and tear).”

On the topic of chronic knee pain, she explained, “Many of the patients we see at HSS with knee pain are suffering early arthritis, which we also call cartilage softening or thinning. Other conditions like patella tendonitis and quadriceps tendonitis can cause knee pain, hindering activities like climbing stairs, squatting, jumping, and running.”

Read the full article at Greenwichsentinel.com.

Self-Care Tips for Managing Joint Aches and Pain

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:19:00 -0500

NextAvenue discusses strategies for managing joint aches and pains and includes guidance from experts including Dr. Andrew Grose, orthopedic trauma surgeon at HSS Stamford.

Dr. Grose underscored the importance of staying social to support positive treatment outcomes. He said, “Staying connected with family and friends is crucial for a positive patient outcome when dealing with orthopedic treatment.”

Read the full article at Nextavenue.com

6 Tips to Prevent the Risk of Injuring Your Body As You Age

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:35:00 -0500

Next Avenue shares guidance to lower the risk of age-related musculoskeletal injury according to experts including Andrew Grose, MD, MSc, orthopedic trauma surgeon at HSS Stamford.

Dr. Grose explained the importance of maintaining fitness. He noted, “You have to remember that the body design we are working with is intended to fall apart and be impermanent.”

He recommended focusing on three critical areas for fitness: strength training, flexibility and balance.

“There is good evidence that strength training is essential for people over the age of forty. You don't need to be Arnold Schwarzenegger, but you need to maintain muscle mass,” he added.

Read the full article at Nextavenue.org.

The Secret Lives of Doctors — Dr. Andrew Grose, the showman

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:43:00 -0400

Connecticut Magazine features Andrew Grose, MD, MSc, orthopedic trauma surgeon at HSS Stamford, in a series of articles about local doctors with unique backgrounds and passions.

The article spotlights Dr. Grose’s early years of dancing and acting on Broadway after graduating with a BFA in acting from Syracuse University. He landed parts in A Chorus Line and Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. While he was performing, he realized he wanted to take new path and pursue medicine.

In between his shows, Dr. Grose said he began watching City College of New York classes on cable TV. “Tuesdays were science day and I found myself watching chemistry between shows. I thought, this is kind of weird,” he noted.

After returning to Syracuse to teach a workshop, he took a biology class and orthopedic elective that sealed his fate to becoming an orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Grose cited medicine and music are not that different. “Doing a joint replacement,” he said, “is like playing something classical. There’s a step to everything. How perfectly can you play the notes that are already written for you?”

And when it comes to fixing fractures, Dr. Grose compared it to choreography and performance. “It lets you listen to the patient the same way you pay attention to the audience. The physical work is different, but the metaphysical, psychological, spiritual work is the same.”

Read the full article at Connecticutmag.com.

Gov. Lamont Recovering After Hip Replacement Surgery

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:12:00 -0500

NBC Connecticut reports Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is recovering from hip replacement surgery performed at HSS Stamford, according to his spokesperson. Governor Lamont is feeling well and will undergo physical therapy to aid in his recuperation. His medical team noted he is on track for a speedy recovery, and his administration will provide updates on his progress as they become available.

Read the full article at NBCConnecticut.com.

Additional coverage:

Patch.com/Connecticut/stamford
NBC Connecticut during the 6AM hour on January 14, 2021
WTIC during the 7am hour on January 14, 2021
Good Day New York during the 8AM hour on January 14, 2021

Embrace Winter Wellness

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:02:00 -0500

Sabrina M. Strickland, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS, shares tips on how to embrace winter wellness outdoors during COVID-19 in an edition of the Westport Library Magazine.

She recommends building a plan with metrics such as exercise time or number of steps with each workout.

“This is the perfect year to invest in exercise gear,” she explains, noting that it doesn’t need to be splurging but could be as simple as snowshoes so you can still walk outside on snowy days.

The article appeared in the January-February print edition of The Westport Library magazine.

E30: Is it safe to have surgery during COVID? with Dr. Ted Blaine

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:21:00 -0500

In this Optimal Health Uncovered podcast, HSS sports medicine surgeon Theodore A. Blaine, MD, discussed the latest techniques being used to treat and repair various shoulder injuries.

“For tendon type injuries, I think what we’ve found is unfortunately in the shoulder, tendons don’t heal. If you tear your rotator cuff and it’s a full tear, a complete tear, that tear is not going to heal. That’s changed our approach. While physical therapy can be incredibly important for partial tears, labral tears, and a variety of different things, when it becomes a full tear we’re much more likely to talk about surgery at an earlier point. We also have some newer techniques to repair tendons. There are times when the tendon tear is so large that you can’t fully reconstruct it with the patient's own tissue. So there has been work with graft procedures and biologics to be able to try and reconstruct a tendon that doesn’t exist anymore. We’re not totally there yet, but I think we’re making some great advances and it does give us opportunities we didn’t have before.”

Dr. Blaine continued, “On the arthritis side, we also have been able to make a lot of advances in that area. Preservation – so trying to preserve the patient’s bone and as much of their anatomy as we can, so if they ever needed further procedures in the future, we would have the ability to do them.”

Listen to the podcast at podcasts.apple.com/us.

Foley, Carbone win battle with ACL injuries

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:53:00 -0500

The Trumbell Times reports on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries of lifelong friends and athletes Calyn Carbone (cross country) and Elizabeth Foley (soccer) during their junior year of high school. Both Carbone and Foley underwent ACL repair surgeries performed by HSS sports medicine surgeon Jo A. Hannafin, MD, PhD.

Dr. Hannifan noted, “Elizabeth and Calyn are both bright, mature and remarkable young women who handled their injuries by working hard to return to their sports. Elizabeth injured her knee playing soccer, which she plays year-round. She was able to return to practice and non-contact drills at 7 months and full return at 10 months. Calyn decided to focus on her running seasons rather than returning as the running sports were more important to her.”

On ACL recovery, Dr. Hannifan counseled, “It is important for the athlete to see progression from being an injured athlete to a recovering athlete to a fully competitive athlete. The process is slow but understanding the process and the goals of recovery seems to help a lot.”

Read the full article at Trumbulltimes.com.

HSS Stamford Launches Urgent Ortho Care

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:06:50 -0400

Stamford Patch reports that HSS launches Urgent Ortho Care at HSS Stamford, HSS Long Island and locations in Manhattan. HSS Urgent Ortho care provides access to care for patients requiring immediate treatment for musculoskeletal conditions that would otherwise require a trip to the ER.

Read the full article at Patch.com.

CT Sportscast, Sept. 20

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:55:00 -0400

News 12 Connecticut reports specialists from HSS Stamford demonstrated the cutting edge technology of HSS DARI motion, at Chelsea Piers Connecticut on September 20. The HSS Cube popup experience can assess an athlete’s musculoskeletal health in just eight minutes. The marker less motion technology measures mobility, symmetry, strength and alignment, to ultimately help athletes understand how movements effect musculoskeletal wellness.

Jason Mayerhofer PT, DPT, MTC, STC, CSCS, SFMA, USATF-1, physical therapist at HSS, stated, “This is going to give us a snapshot of how people move, and how their mobility is.” Additionally, Nicholas Sgrignoli, MD, primary care sports medicine physician at HSS, noted, “This cube is allowing us to give the community a source of understanding of how their body moves, and how they can improve those movements to prevent injury.”

Watch the segment at Connecticut.news12.com. This segment aired during the 5pm evening news hour on September 20, 2019.

Additional coverage: Patch.com (Stamford, CT).

When Do I Need A Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Versus MRI?

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Daily Voice Bridgeport features a bylined article by Theodore T. Miller, MD, FACR, chief of division of Ultrasound at HSS, on musculoskeletal ultrasounds versus MRIs.

Dr. Miller writes that while both are excellent for evaluating patients, each modality has different strengths so it’s best to determine which is most appropriate for each case.

"At the HSS Stamford facility at Chelsea Piers, patients can be assured that they are getting the same world-quality MR imaging and sonography that they would if they traveled to the main campus in New York City. Integration of our imaging modalities allows HSS radiologists and clinicians access to patient’s studies, regardless of which HSS facility in which it was performed," explains Dr. Miller.

Read the full article at DailyVoice.com.

In Pictures / Thanksgiving Day Road Race in Fairfield

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Fairfield Citizen covers the Pequot Runners' 41st Annual Thanksgiving Day Road Race in Fairfield, Conn.

Despite the cold weather, more than 4,000 people ran for charity.

The event is supported by various sponsors including HSS Stamford.

Read the full article at FairfieldCitizenOnline.com.

Medical advancements help St. Luke's athlete return to the field

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -0400

News 12 Connecticut featured the comeback story of HSS patient Austin Anderson, a high school football player from St. Luke's in New Canaan, CT, who suffered an ACL injury last year.

Thanks to advances in orthopedics, HSS sports medicine surgeon Moira M. McCarthy, MD, explained that the surgical process to treat ACL tears has become more streamlined.

"We do it all mostly through little scopes and so we see inside the joint without having to make a big incision. The techniques have advanced as have the products that we use to fix the knee," said Dr. McCarthy at the HSS Stamford Outpatient Center.

"I have practice tonight and I can't wait to tell coach the great news because I'm so happy right now," said Austin who was recently cleared to return to football.

Watch the full segment at Connecticut.news12.com. This also aired during the July 18, 2018 broadcast.