HSS Ranked No. 1 in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report for 16th Consecutive Year, No. 3 in Rheumatology
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for orthopedics for a record-breaking 16th consecutive year and No. 3 in the nation for rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026 Best Hospitals: Specialty Rankings©.*
HSS Uses Patient-Specific Technologies to Help People with Bowed Legs Delay Knee Replacement
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented findings at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) annual meeting demonstrating how surgeons are revitalizing a historic orthopedic procedure to help patients with bowed legs restore proper limb alignment, enhance knee function, and potentially avoid knee replacement surgery through the use of cutting-edge technology and improved patient outcomes.
HSS Honors Distinguished Physicians Todd Albert and Joel Press and HSS Chairman Emeritus Kendrick Wilson, III at Tribute Dinner
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, honored Todd J. Albert, MD, HSS Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus and orthopedic spine surgeon, and Joel M. Press, MD, HSS Physiatrist-in-Chief, with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 40th Annual HSS Tribute Dinner. Kendrick R. Wilson, III, HSS Chairman Emeritus, received the Tribute Dinner Award at the gala event, which took place on June 2 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Biologic Therapy Significantly Improves Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Antiphospholipid Syndrome at High Risk for Serious Complications According to Hospital for Special Surgery
A landmark clinical trial co-led by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has found that blocking inflammation with the drug certolizumab significantly reduces the risk of serious adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).
HSS Expands Access for People in Northern New Jersey with New Surgery and Outpatient Centers
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center specialized in musculoskeletal health, has expanded access for people in Northern New Jersey with the opening of two new facilities: HSS Paramus – Midland Ave, a full-service outpatient center (OPC) in Paramus; and the HSS Northern NJ Surgery Center in Mahwah, which marks the first-ever HSS surgery center dedicated to ambulatory procedures in the state. The facilities offer Bergen County residents greater access to world-class surgical and non-surgical care across a broad range of specialties.
New Study from Hospital for Special Surgery Reveals Young, Active Patients Who Have Total Knee Replacements are Unlikely to Need Revision Surgery in their Lifetime
A 40-year study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) researchers has found that active young adults who underwent total knee replacement were unlikely to require knee replacement revision in their lifetime, according to a new study shared today in a podium presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2025 Annual Meeting.1
Hospital for Special Surgery Preclinical Study Finds Earlier ACL Reconstruction is Associated with Lower Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis
A preclinical study by HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) investigators found that earlier anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction led to lower immune cell activity, less inflammation and fewer joint changes associated with knee osteoarthritis compared to delayed surgery. The research team shared their study results today in a poster presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2025 Annual Meeting.
HSS Presents Innovative Research Aimed at Faster Recovery After Knee Surgery at AAOS Annual Meeting
At this year’s American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting, investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented several significant studies, with three focused on new ways to help patients recover faster after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), also known as knee replacement surgery.
HSS Names Riley J. Williams III, MD, Chief of Sports Medicine Institute
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, has appointed internationally acclaimed sports medicine surgeon Riley J. Williams III, MD, as Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute (SMI). HSS treats athletes from more than half of all teams in major league baseball, basketball, football and hockey, and is the Official Hospital of teams and leagues including the Brooklyn Nets, New York Football Giants, New York Knicks, New York Mets, and NY Red Bulls.
HSS Appoints Mark Bowen, MD Inaugural Medical Advisor, Strategy & Business Development
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, today announced the appointment of renowned surgeon, scientist, educator and leader Mark Bowen, MD, as Medical Advisor, Strategy & Business Development, effective March 1.
$7.5 Million Gift from The Kapnick Foundation Helps to Bring HSS No. 1 Orthopedic Care to Southwest Florida
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, which was founded in 1863, received a $7.5 million gift from The Kapnick Foundation to support the construction of a new orthopedic surgical center in Naples, Florida. This surgical center is the centerpiece of HSS’s collaboration with Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) as they advance their mission to provide high-quality orthopedic care to residents of Southwest Florida.
HSS Celebrates Five Years in Florida
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, is proud to mark the fifth anniversary of HSS Florida in West Palm Beach on January 27, 2025.
HSS Announces New Chief of Endocrinology Division and Metabolic Bone Service
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world's leading academic medical center specialized in musculoskeletal health, today announced the appointment of Matthew T. Drake, MD, PhD, chief of the Division of Endocrinology and director of the Metabolic Bone Service. Effective January 1, 2025. Dr. Drake will assume these duties from Emily Stein, MD, MS, who has very capably served as Interim Director since March 2023.
HSS Lifestyle Medicine Program Improves Health Before Elective Orthopedic Surgery for Patients with Chronic Diseases
New research by investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) shows that comprehensive lifestyle medicine interventions, including nutrition and exercise, are highly effective in improving patient health before elective orthopedic surgeries.
New HSS Wellness Center Offers Employees Space to Rest, Recharge, and Renew
Hospital for Special Surgery, the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, is pleased to announce the opening of the HSS Wellness Center, a no-cost resource available to all HSS employees.
