Orthopedic Trauma Service
"After my surgery, the pain was gone, my mobility is back and 6 months later I was on safari in Africa."
- Barbara Leahey
The HSS Orthopedic Trauma Service in New York City is a world-renowned facility staffed with the top specialists in trauma care. The OTS works in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center providing orthopedic emergency care. We treat all fractures including the upper extremity and lower extremity, pelvis, acetabulum and other bones and joints, isolated fractures/dislocations, and polytrauma. Additionally, we treat nonunions and malunions including cases requiring deformity correction.
How to Visit the Orthopedic Trauma Service
- Direct. Appointments can be scheduled directly with an HSS trauma surgeon (see below). Find more help booking an appointment
- Emergency Room. Patients can arrive through the New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) emergency room.
- Hospital-to-Hospital Transfer. Once a patient has been accepted by the Hospital for Special Surgery OTS, a nurse coordinator will handle the transfer and all logistical issues.
Traveling to HSS
- Patients traveling to HSS can find informative resources about accommodations, parking and transportation.
- Patients coming to HSS from overseas can contact The International Center for assistance and for any special needs that may be required.
HSS Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons
Collaborations
HSS is collaborating with the following healthcare organizations to bring world-class musculoskeletal care to patients in South Florida.
Orthopedic Trauma Patient Case Studies
Read select case studies for conditions we treat:
Shoulder & Upper Arm
Lower Arm & Hand
Hip & Pelvis
Leg
HSS Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship
The Orthopaedic Trauma Service offers several ACGME accredited Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship positions. Eligible candidates must have completed an accredited orthopaedic residency program and meet the necessary requirements for obtaining a New York State medical license. The fellowship is offered through the Fellowship Match for Orthopaedic Trauma as structured by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
The Orthopaedic Trauma Service offers several ACGME accredited Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship positions. Eligible candidates must have completed an accredited orthopaedic residency program and meet the necessary requirements for obtaining a New York State medical license. The fellowship is offered through the Fellowship Match for Orthopaedic Trauma as structured by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
The Orthopaedic Trauma Service offers several ACGME accredited Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship positions. Eligible candidates must have completed an accredited orthopaedic residency program and meet the necessary requirements for obtaining a New York State medical license. The fellowship is offered through the Fellowship Match for Orthopaedic Trauma as structured by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
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