Physiatry

The Physiatrists at Hospital for Special Surgery perform
non-operative treatment procedures on patients who have spinal and sports-related injuries as well as other musculoskeletal problems. These procedures are combined with medically supervised exercise therapies to restore mobility and function in patients who might otherwise require surgery.

Several members of the Physiatry department also perform electrodiagnostic studies such as nerve conduction and electromyography. These diagnostic studies help to determine whether patients may have nerve or muscular disorders such as lumbar or cervical radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other debilitating conditions.

The Physiatry department is not only involved with the development of new non-invasive procedures -- it also employs innovative research techniques to better understand and validate many non-operative or minimally invasive interventional procedures to treat spinal and sports-related injuries.

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Condition & Treatment Highlights

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Electrodiagnostic Testing for a Proper Diagnosis
• A Brief Overview of Physiatry, Electrodiagnostics, and Injections
• Epidural Injections: Frequently Asked Questions
• Disc Herniations in the Lumbar Spine: Frequently Asked Questions
• Cervical Radiculopathy: Nonoperative Treatments and Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
• Osteoporosis Detection and Treatment Options
• Patient’s Guide to EMG Testing
• Prescription Foot Orthotics Can Help You Put Your Best Foot Forward
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