For Professionals

What's the Diagnosis?

This popular feature provides cases for physicians and medical students to work through, with further information provided in successive screens. A special emphasis of this feature is the careful selection of especially clear and representative images from the teaching collection of the Department of Radiology and Imaging at HSS.
This Month's Case: 82 year old woman with diffuse pelvic pain
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Pediatric and Adult Orthopedics, Bone-Preserving Techniques, and Early Surgical Intervention
Thomas P. Sculco, MD
Michael Millis, MD

HSS.edu has posted a series of video interviews[ME1] from the 2007 HSS Alumni Meeting, in which Drs. Sculco, Paget, and Goldring pose questions to visiting speakers from other institutions on a variety of musculoskeletal topics. In this interview, Thomas Sculco, MD, talks with renowned pediatric hip surgeon Michael Millis, MD, about the evolution of pediatric hip conditions to adult orthopaedic problems. They discuss new procedures that may prevent this progression and preserve the hip into adult life. Watch the interview

Family Guide to Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

This invaluable guide from the Pediatric Orthopedics Department at HSS provides essential information for parents of children undergoing orthopedic surgery, including details about pre-admission testing, planning for your hospital stay, pre-op instructions, fasting recommendations, and an outline of what to expect on the day of surgery. Read more

"Core" Balance and Stability as it Relates to Hip Pathology
Jaime Edelstein, PT, MSPT, CSCS

This detailed PowerPoint presentation with audio narration - taken from the latest HSS Current Concepts in Sports Medicine symposium - focuses on the scientific theory behind core stability and hip pathology, with definitions of all relevant muscle groups and their relationship to core balance. See the presentation

Podcasts

Subscribe to the HSS patient and professional podcasts - free audio and video content available for downloading and listening/viewing using iTunes or your favorite podcast reader. These podcasts are comprised of interviews, patient testimonials, condition or treatment highlights, surgical videos, and many other subjects presented by the experts at HSS. Learn more

Professional Education Programs

Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Targeted Treatments
Free Online CME Program

Because the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors have been so successful in treating RA, many clinicians are interested in how the newer agents fit into a treatment plan that includes anti-TNF agents. HSS program faculty describe the major immunologic mechanisms that both lead to rheumatoid arthritis and are potential targets for treatment; choose the most effective, responsive and most practical disease activity measures to assure the best outcome; and recognize the modern and effective treatment options for RA and when to employ them. This program is available from September 6, 2007 to September 5, 2008. Learn more

Management of the Upper Extremity in Children with Cerebral Palsy
February 29-March 1, 2008

This course will provide practical research tools and information, evaluation tools, surgical methods, and rehabilitation protocols through the use of didactic morning sessions and interactive afternoon workshops. Healthcare professionals will gain useful information to address pre-operative evaluation, surgical management, and post-surgical rehabilitation of the upper extremity in children with cerebral palsy. Learn more

Current Concepts in Sports Medicine & 10th Annual Sports Medicine for the Young Athlete
April 18-19, 2008

Today's clinicians are faced with many challenges and are seeking guidelines on how to care for their sports medicine population. This course will allow participants to gain knowledge regarding state-of-the-art management of sports medicine problems. Learn more

Controversies and Fundamentals in Regional Anesthesia: 12th Annual Symposium
May 17, 2008

This accredited Symposium is a comprehensive review of current regional anesthesia practice. Didactic sessions will include discussions on outcomes when ultrasound-guidance is used for regional blocks, effective discharge plans for the ambulatory patient who receives a regional anesthetic, and the safety and effectiveness of hypotensive epidural anesthesia. Learn more

Visiting Professor Lecture Series

Hospital for Special Surgery's Visiting Professor Lecture Series is a Professional Education Department presentation of both Distinguished Research Lectures and Honorary Service Lectures, presenting current musculoskeletal research and related science and perspectives. Upcoming lectures

Clinical Trials

A listing of the broad range of clinical trials currently being conducted at HSS can be found at the above link. Featured trials from the clinical trial directory are listed below:

A Phase 3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled 76 Week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Belimumab (GHS1006, LymphoStat-B), A fully Human monoclonal Anti-BlyS Antibody, in Subjects with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Michael D. Lockshin, MD

To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of belimumab in subjects with SLE, and to evaluate the impact of belimumab on quality of life in subjects with SLE, six patients will be enrolled and followed for a year and a half. Patients must have active lupus despite treatment at the time of enrollment. Learn more

Anatomic Abnormalities of the Hip in Femoroacetabular Impingement: An MRI-Based Study
Bryan T. Kelly, MD

Ten patients, to be enrolled Feb 2007-Dec 2008 for 2 visits. The first visit will obtain a history and physical examination. The second visit will include hip X-rays and MRI. Read more for inclusion/exclusion criteria and other information.

Supraclavicular vs. Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block for Shoulder Surgery
Christopher A DiMeo, MD

Sixty patients undergoing shoulder surgery within a one year period will be randomized to one of two different ultrasound guided nerve block techniques to study the related side effect profile. All follow up will be completed on the operative day. Read more for inclusion/exclusion criteria and other information.

For Your Patients

Lupus and Infusion Therapy: What You Should Know Now
Linda Leff, RN, C.

This HSS SLE Workshop Support Group summary describes the different indications for various medicines delivered via infusion therapy and explains what patients should be prepared for, how the process works, and what's involved in the follow-up. Read more

RA Myths and Realities
Stephen A. Paget, MD, FACP, FACR

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex, systemic inflammatory illness. Quite often, there is confusion about the disease process, its symptoms, and how it's best treated. As research and new medications have completely changed the way we currently think about and treat this illness, Dr. Paget demystifies the diagnosis and treatment of this important condition. Read more

Pilates Core Fundamentals: Shoulder Girdle Alignment
Sarah Faller, Certified Pilates Instructor

Pilates can be defined in most simple terms as the art of strength, stretch and control. Learn more about shoulder girdle alignment in this installment of our Pilates video series. Watch video

Overcoming the Obstacles
HSS Patient Testimonial

Read the story of Jim Carrier, an honorary Navy SEAL who quickly bounced back to the obstacle course after having shoulder surgery at HSS. Read more

Public and Patient Education Programs

Public and Patient Education Division: Spring 2008 Calendar of Events

The HSS Public and Patient Education Department strives to provide current and useful information to public and patient audiences through education programs, lectures/symposia, workshops, exercise classes, support groups, publications, and a patient education library. Upcoming programs

Customize a Fitness Program For You!
Dan Spinello, PT
Diana Zotox
Hagit Rajter, PT
January 29, 2008

Fitness is important for your overall health and well-being. This program will teach you how to exercise safely and avoid common mistakes while helping you identify your individual exercise goals. Participants will also take part in the demonstration of common exercise equipment used in a fitness routine. Register early, as space is limited. Learn more

Baseball & Softball Pre-Season Training at the HSS Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center
Mickey Levinson, PT, CSCS
February 12, 2008

Get ready for Spring Training and learn how to optimize your performance on the field. Join the HSS Rehabilitation Team for this 90 minute program to help get you into top shape for the upcoming season. Course concepts include a full pre-season training program, sport-specific exercises, and techniques for injury prevention. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Learn more

Greenberg Academy for Successful Aging Workshop:
Challenges of the Slippery Sidewalk
Roberta Schine
February 12, 2008

You may have second thoughts about coming to this class! Who wants to venture out in February and risk falling on the icy sidewalks? Come learn some tips on how to navigate these slippery situations better so you don't have to limit your activities during the winter months. In this workshop, sponsored by the Greenberg Academy for Successful Aging, you will learn a routine of ten gentle, easy-to-learn exercises to improve your balance. Space is limited to 20 participants. Learn more

The Importance of Good Nutrition
Deborah McInerney, RD
March 4, 2008

A balanced diet with proper nutrition is essential to living healthy with osteoporosis. It's important that your diet is not just balanced, but also has the particular ingredients you need for strong, healthy bones. This includes getting the right amounts of calcium and vitamin D in foods or with a supplement. This lecture will teach you about maintaining balanced nutrition in regard to osteoporosis. Learn more

Beginner Yoga-lates and Intermediate Yoga-lates
Eve Delachartre
5 Mondays, January 21-February 25, 2008 (excluding 2/18)

Yoga-lates is a popular form of exercise that blends the best of Yoga and Pilates. Both techniques combine to help to improve stamina and posture while developing a general sense of well-being. In the beginner level class, participants focus on integrating breathing with movements and basic stretching, while learning the importance of core muscle strength for better posture. In the intermediate level class, the focus will be on elements learned in the beginner level class, along with more advanced movement sequences to improve strength and flexibility. Learn more about beginner or Learn more about intermediate

Beginner Pilates Mat Class
Advanced Pilates Mat Class
Katerhine Witzen-Roelofsen
6 Wednesdays, January 23-March 5, 2008 (excluding 2/20)

Pilates is a series of specific movements designed to strengthen the powerhouse: muscles of the abdomen, back and waist (torso). Beginner Pilates will focus on strengthening the core, making movements more fluid, and balancing the body, all coupled with focused breathing patterns. Advanced Pilates is recommended for the beginning Pilates mat student who has a clear understanding of the basic fundamentals and exercises, but needs to work on improving strength and flexibility. Learn more about beginner or Learn more about advanced