STAMFORD, Conn. -- Dr. Andrew Sama, an orthopedic surgeon with Hospital for Special Surgery, answers questions on cervical disc herniations.What are the best non-surgical or surgical options for a 41-year old male suffering from a cervical disc herniation? How long is recovery from both options?Most non-surgical treatment options for cervical disc herniation center on decreasing ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Cartoons depicting Popeye’s bulging biceps after he guzzled down a can of spinach only told half the story. Unfortunately, America's favorite sailor, like many others, went on to develop intense pain in the front of his shoulders as the years passed and was diagnosed with biceps tendinitis.Biceps tendinitis is a catchall term that describes pain related to the long ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- With the NYC marathon just one month away, many people are ramping up their training in order to run through the five boroughs with over 40,000 others. However, injuries are a part of the sport and marathon running is no exception. Distance running puts enormous stress on many parts of the body, including the knees, and one of the most common injuries is a torn ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- As always, when young athletes get back on the field this fall, sports injuries are a common concern. Below, Hospital for Special Surgery's Dr. Daniel Green answers your questions about youth sports injuries. My 15-year-old son plays football and one of his teammates injured his shoulder. Is it common for adolescents to get shoulder surgery for major injuries?Shoulder ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Hospital for Special Surgery's Dr. David Levine answers your questions on ankle fractures.I am an active woman in her 20s recently diagnosed with a stress fracture in my ankle from breaking in new high-heel shoes. I thought stress fractures only occurred in people with bone density issues. Are there other causes?Stress fractures occur when bones are subjected to ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- It seems that every week, a famous athlete suffers an anterior cruciate ligament -- or ACL -- tear. Most recently, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater tore his knee ligament, sidelining him for the entire season.Professional athletes are not alone; 200,000 ACL reconstructions are performed each year in the U.S. and the numbers are growing.The ACL is ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- For many distance runners, the miles of training that they put in to help prepare and condition for an upcoming race can pose certain injury risks. Dr. Sabrina Strickland, an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, answers questions from runners eager to train and still avoid injury.I have been experiencing pain on my left knee on the side, and I think it ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- With summer coming to a close, parents are getting ready for their children to head back into the classroom. Dr. Daniel Green, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, offers some tips for parents to ensure their children remain injury-free and ready to learn.Make sure backpacks have two well-padded straps and weigh a maximum of 15 percent of ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Some of the most popular summer sports take place in the water, including swimming, diving and rowing. However, many people may not realize that participation in water sports can pose health risks to an athlete’s spine, especially among those who are seriously committed to these sports.The spine serves as the axis of the body with all of the extremities attached to it ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stingers, or burning and numbness of the arm and shoulder, are one of the most common injuries associated with contact sports. Also known as burners, they typically resolve within minutes. The question is: Are these discomforts a sign of larger problem? Dr. Erin Manning, a neurologist at Hospital for Special Surgery explains."Stingers are caused by trauma to the ...