HSS Podcast for Medical Professionals: Recent Episodes
Hospital for Special Surgery
Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics and No. 4 in rheumatology by US.News & World Report (2008), and has received Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. In 2008 and 2007, HSS was a recipient of the HealthGrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award. Hospital for Special Surgery is located in New York City and online at www.hss.edu. All of the HSS audio and video podcasts can also be found at www.hss.edu and include interviews, presentations, and demonstrations by the experts at HSS. You may also be interested in the HSS Patient podcast.
Dr. Jonathan T. Deland, Chief of the Foot and Ankle Service, discusses some of the innovations in foot and ankle care currently utilized at HSS. Patients also share their stories of success with ankle surgery at HSS.
Dr. Gregory Lutz provides an insight into the research going on in the HSS Physiatry Department to improve how lumbar disc disease is treated.
A video about the role of our rheumatology specialists in the lives of our patients and our efforts to push the boundaries of musculoskeletal research.
Scott W. Wolfe, MD performs a demonstration of the volar approach for PIP joint implant arthroplasty on a right hand.
Thomas L. Wickiewicz, MD performs a demonstration of the closing wedge (coventry) and coronal plane techniques for proximal tibial osteotomy on the right leg of a cadaveric model.
In this surgical video, Scott A. Rodeo, MD performs a demonstration of a medial meniscus transplantation on a cadaveric model.
Riley J. Williams III, MD performs a demonstration of a dowel-method medial femoral condyle osteochondral allograft transplantation on a cadaveric right knee.
Dr. Riley Williams performs a primary biosynthetic mosaicplasty on the right knee of a patient with a loose osteochondral fragment secondary to an osteochondritis dissecans lesion.
In this video presentation, Federico P. Girardi, MD demonstrates a general physical examination of the low back.
Watch a video about the Hospital's work with people from all walks of life, including public schoolchildren, veterans, and the astonishing case of a window washer walking again after a 47-story fall.
In this video presentation, David S. Levine, MD demonstrates a general physical examination of the foot and ankle.
In this video presentation, Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD demonstrates a general physical examination of the knee.
Dr. Amar S. Ranawat discusses the state-of-the-art in hip arthritis surgery, including techniques and types of implants.
Karen Juliano discusses the role of physical therapy in managing hip arthritis and the rehabilitation of post-operative patients.
Dr. Theodore R. Fields discusses rheumatoid arthritis, other inflammatory arthritis of the hip, as well as the medical management of hip arthritis.
Dr. Gregory R. Saboeiro discusses the technologies and protocols involved in imaging of the hip.
In this PowerPoint presentation, Dr. David Altchek discusses the management of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries occuring in baseball players as a result of the stress that repeated throwing motions apply to the shoulder and elbow.
In this series of training videos filmed in Summer 2008, Mickey Levinson and Barry Heyden demonstrate exercises that will help improve your golf game by keeping you healthy and preparing your body for the course. Part two discusses Upper Body Flexibility and Strengthening
In this series of training videos filmed in Summer 2008, Mickey Levinson and Barry Heyden demonstrate exercises that will help improve your golf game by keeping you healthy and preparing your body for the course. Part one discusses Lower Body Strengthening, Core, and Trunk Position
In this series of training videos filmed in Summer 2008, Mickey Levinson and Barry Heyden demonstrate exercises that will help improve your golf game by keeping you healthy and preparing your body for the course. Part three discusses Golf Mechanics
This audio/video presentation was given by Linda A. Russell, MD, as part of the Early RA Support and Education Program. In this video, Dr. Russell discusses disease-related causes of fatigue and joint pain, and provides essential information of medications used to treat RA. She also explores issues related to family education about RA, the doctor-patient relationship, and identifying and managing associated stress and depression.
In this six-part series of videos, Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses the causes of arthritis, treatments of arthritis, and what to expect if you plan to undergo total hip replacement surgery. Part 1: What is arthritis and how to avoid and treat it?
In this six-part series of videos, Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses the causes of arthritis, treatments of arthritis, and what to expect if you plan to undergo total hip replacement surgery. Part 2: How can arthritis be treated without surgery, what is total hip replacement surgery and how has it advanced?
In this six-part series of videos, Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses the causes of arthritis, treatments of arthritis, and what to expect if you plan to undergo total hip replacement surgery. Part 3: What are the types of hip replacement surgery?
In this six-part series of videos, Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses the causes of arthritis, treatments of arthritis, and what to expect if you plan to undergo total hip replacement surgery. Part 4: What are the risks and benefits of total hip replacement surgery, and how do you choose a hospital and surgeon?
In this six-part series of videos, Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses the causes of arthritis, treatments of arthritis, and what to expect if you plan to undergo total hip replacement surgery. Part 5: How does the prosthesis work and how long is recovery?
In this six-part series of videos, Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses the causes of arthritis, treatments of arthritis, and what to expect if you plan to undergo total hip replacement surgery. Part 6: How long will the hip replacement last, how will the hospital follow my recovery and what is the future of hip surgery?
In these videos, Dr. Wolfe demonstrates physical examinations of the upper extremity as performed by a primary care physician and/or orthopedic specialist. Starting with a neurologic examination, which is critical in diagnosing almost any problem of the upper extremity, he details each segment, including the neck exam, vascular exam, motor exam, and sensory and reflex exams. The successive elbow, wrist, and hand exams are also broken down by condition, including tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, trigger finger, de Quervain's Disease, and other tendinopathies and ligament injuries.
In these videos, Dr. Wolfe demonstrates physical examinations of the upper extremity as performed by a primary care physician and/or orthopedic specialist. Starting with a neurologic examination, which is critical in diagnosing almost any problem of the upper extremity, he details each segment, including the neck exam, vascular exam, motor exam, and sensory and reflex exams. The successive elbow, wrist, and hand exams are also broken down by condition, including tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, trigger finger, de Quervain's Disease, and other tendinopathies and ligament injuries.
In these videos, Dr. Wolfe demonstrates physical examinations of the upper extremity as performed by a primary care physician and/or orthopedic specialist. Starting with a neurologic examination, which is critical in diagnosing almost any problem of the upper extremity, he details each segment, including the neck exam, vascular exam, motor exam, and sensory and reflex exams. The successive elbow, wrist, and hand exams are also broken down by condition, including tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, trigger finger, de Quervain's Disease, and other tendinopathies and ligament injuries.
In this surgical video, Dr. Wolfe addresses and treats scaphoid instability due to dramatic ligament disruption.
In this video presentation, Riley J. Williams, MD, performs an arthroscopic slap lesion repair.
Dr. Paget and Dr. Inman discuss the role of infection in triggering arthritis, including the function of the HLA-B27 gene in the development of spondyloarthropathies and reactive arthritis. The interview also touches upon current efforts to define the role of anti-TNF agents and biologics as disease modifiers in spondyloarthropathies.
Dr. Wolfe and visiting lecturer Dr. Garcia-Elias discuss the anatomy, mechanics, kinetics, kinematics, and function of the wrist.
In this video presentation, Robert G. Marx, MD, demonstrates a general physical examination of the shoulder.
Drs. Nestor and Fields discuss the current and future technological and procedural breakthroughs in spine arthroplasty.
Drs. Cammisa and Mayer discuss the current and future technological and procedural breakthroughs in spine arthroplasty.