Parents and Physicians Should Discuss this Potential Complication of Growth Hormone Treatment for Active Children and Adolescents Human growth hormone has long been used to treat certain medical conditions in children. New research from surgeon-scientists at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) shows that there may be a previously unknown complication.

Nassau Illustrated reports on the HSS app, RIIP REPS, that enables schools, clubs and leagues to easily implement neuromuscular training programs to reduce sports injuries and improve performance. It’s a young athlete’s worst nightmare—a dreaded popping sound followed by sharp pain in the knee. If it’s a torn anterior cruciate

Orthopedics Today reports on HSS study results published in Arthroscopy finding several assessments for patellofemoral instability yielded poor interrater reliability and includes commentary from first study author Peter D. Fabricant, MD, MPH, pediatric orthopedic surgeon at HSS. Dr. Fabricant said, “Surgical decision-making for children and adolescents with patellofemoral instability relies

Patients who undergo more focused, enhanced milestone-based rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery experience better outcomes in the long run at a lower cost to the healthcare system, researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City have found. The findings address a common but counterproductive trade-off

Orthopedics Today reports on the findings of an HSS study led by pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Peter D. Fabricant, MD, MPH, which demonstrated a comprehensive return-to-play (RTP) program is cost-effective and reduces re-tear risk in young patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery. Dr. Fabricant and colleagues created a decision-analysis

  Over the last few years, surfing has increased in popularity, with about 2.6 million recreational surfers in the United States. Efforts are under way to include competitive surfing in the Olympics. However, the number of reports on surfing-related injuries is limited and does not mirror the trend in popularity,

  Karen Litzy, PT, DPT, host of the Healthy Wealthy Smart podcast, spoke to Peter D. Fabricant, MD, MPH, pediatric orthopedic surgeon at HSS, to discuss pediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Dr. Fabricant and Litzy spoke about how to determine if a patient requires surgical versus non-surgical treatment following

NBC New York reported on the rising opioid addiction among young, injured athletes. According to a study by the University of Michigan, 15 percent of athletes in contact sports have used opioids for pain management. The segment reported that a number of athletes feel pressure to stay on the field.