The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a ligament inside the knee that provides stability to the knee. ACL injuries are very common and can happen to active athletes of all ages. Maybe you tore your ACL skiing or playing recreational basketball, or your child tore his or her ACL playing competitive sports. Most ACL injuries are non-contact meaning that a collision is not ...

Sometimes the terms ‘weight lifting’ or ‘strength training’ can seem intimidating and conjure up images of buff men pumping iron. Don’t be fooled – or scared – by this notion! When done right, strength training can help you lead a much healthier life.Strength training can come in all shapes and sizes – you could attend a CrossFit or Boot Camp class, perform bodyweight exercises at home ...

Deciding to have a total joint replacement, whether hip or knee, is a huge, life-changing decision. First, it is important to understand why most people undergo total joint replacement. The most common reason that a patient undergoes any form of hip or knee replacement is osteoarthritis. This is the typical "wear-and-tear" type of arthritis. Other reasons that patients may ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Hospital for Special Surgery Outpatient Center in Stamford will host two community education events in October and November.On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Andrew D. Pearle, MD will lead a program on Treatment of Knee Arthritis & Beyond in 2015.According to the Arthritis Foundation, the knee is one of the most common joints affected by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis ...

RYE, N.Y. -- Hospital for Special Surgery’s (HSS) new Stamford Outpatient Center has partnered with The Osborn, the Rye-based continuum of care community, to offer a panel discussion titled Living Well with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. The event will be held in the Auditorium at The Osborn, 101 Theall Road in Rye, on Friday, Oct. 2, from 10:00-11:30 a.m.The expert panelists will provide an ...