Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)

HSS ranks No. 1 nationally in #orthopedics for the 15th consecutive year and No. 3 nationally in #rheumatology by @usnews 2024-25 Best Hospitals: Specialty Rankings©: news.hss.edu/hss-ranked-no-… #HSSRheum

Michael P. Ast, MD, (@drmikeast), Chief of the Knee Service, Chief Medical Innovation Officer and Director of Ambulatory Surgery Center Strategy at HSS discusses how a policy change to Medicare could improve care, save lives and money. (Via @TheWellNews) thewellnews.com/opinions/a-med…

Vijay B. Vad, MD, physiatrist at HSS, explains what to look for when purchasing a mattress topper in an interview with @SELFmagazine. self.com/story/best-mat…

Lisa R. Sammaritano, MD, rheumatologist at HSS, joins the @Medscape In Discussion Podcast to discuss reproductive health considerations and risk management for patients living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). medscape.com/viewarticle/10… #HSSRheum

Riley J. Williams III, MD, (@rileywilliamsMD), Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS, breaks down the injury issues of several Real Madrid players. (Via @SInow) si.com/onsi/soccer/re…

"We're long overdue for a shift to a proactive model of perinatal care—care that supports women before, during, and after pregnancy—and integrates musculoskeletal medicine, physical therapy, and nutrition," says AMSSM's Dr. Ashley Austin. time.com/7303594/doctor…

Drs. Jessica Gordon and Kimberly Lakin reported that puffy fingers and hands, without Raynaud’s phenomenon, occurred in >30% of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients, suggesting SSc testing, especially RNA polymerase III. #HSSRheum pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40386907/

📢𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: @HSpecialSurgery, the world’s leading orthopedic health system, selects Abridge to advance a new paradigm of orthopedic care delivery—powered by AI and delivered at the point of conversation. “What distinguishes this…

Our special guest field reporter Taylor interviews Sean Manaea about naming his gloves, playing other positions as a kid, his advice for kids and more! ➡️ @HSpecialSurgery

Fractures may happen due to osteoporosis, where your bones begin thinning as you age. Having a bone health assessment is crucial to understand the quality of your bones & determine if further treatment is necessary after a fracture. @HSpecialSurgery: bit.ly/4f0MyXM

#SNFCJRC paper “Repeat Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Has Significantly Lower Survivorship Compared to First-Time Revisions” was recently published in @Jarthroplasty! Read it here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40349872/ @HSSProfEd @HSpecialSurgery #ComplexRevision #OrthoTwitter

🏆 HSS Community Education & Outreach’s education platform was recently awarded Best Out of the Box Event at vFairs’ 2025 Eventeer Awards. This award recognizes an organization that has utilized the vFairs platform in a creative, non-traditional way.

There is a large, growing & competitive market for electrolyte powders, drinks & tablets. Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, (@heidiskolnik), nutritionist in the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at HSS, discusses what to know about electrolytes. (Via @nytimes) nytimes.com/2025/07/21/wel…

Our guest field reporter is 12-year old Taylor who interviewed Sean Manaea before today’s game! Catch her interview on Mets Pre Game tonight at 6:30 p.m. on SNY! ➡️ @HSpecialSurgery

Dr. Vivian Bykerk (@BykerkVivian) reported that, looking at steady-state abatacept (ABA) concentrations, no increase in the risk of first infection was found, regardless of ABA exposure level, in patients with RA receiving subcutaneous ABA. #HSSRheum pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39814436/

This year's SNY Kidcaster, 12-year-old Antonio Veneziano from Baldwin, NY, will step into the booth during tonight's Mets game! Catch Antonio during the fourth inning of Mets-Angels🎙️ ▶ @HSpecialSurgery

Ashley V. Austin, MD, sports medicine physician at HSS and Team Physician for the @nyliberty, shares how sports medicine principles, especially strength training, pelvic floor and core work can help improve #pregnancy and postpartum care. (Via @TIME) brnw.ch/21wUkK2

A block party rooted in community, movement, and good food 🍽️💪 Huge thanks to @HSpecialSurgery for the fitness resources and @rethinkfood for the hot meals❗️

According to Matthew Drake, MD, PhD, Chief of the Endocrinology and Metabolic Bone Disease Services at HSS, calcium intake has declined over the years. Dr. Drake discusses the recent uptick in milk consumption & the importance of bone health. @RCScience realclearscience.com/articles/2025/…

Another year, another incredible day at our training facility with the young athletes of the @HSpecialSurgery Penny Doerge Adaptive Academy (PDAA). We're so grateful to work with @HSpecialSurgery to provide kids facing disabilities an opportunity to realize new skills and…

George Cyril, MD, FAAPMR, physiatrist at HSS (@HSSPhysiatry), discusses how tatami mats might help you sleep better and why firmer surfaces can ease pain and improve sleep. (via @washingtonpost) washingtonpost.com/home/2025/07/2…