50 Pediatrics Stories
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Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence improves strength and endurance and helps build strong bones and muscles. It’s important to keep in mind that injury patterns and choice of treatment can vary significantly in children.

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Bryan New York, NY Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Jean New Windsor, NY

"I was cared for with kindness, compassion, humor. The nurses were ALWAYS available, explaining every thing they were doing and again answering all my questions and giving me encouragement. "

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Knee Replacement
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Josh New York, NY Broken Leg
Michael Southport, CT

"Dr. Green is a skilled surgeon and a kind person. The nursing staff kind and attentive and the ancillary staff wonderful as well."

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Spine Fusion
Michael Long Valley, NJ

"5 months post surgery our son is back to being an active 9 year old boy! We cannot thank Dr. Helfet and his amazing staff enough for taking great care of Michael. "

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Broken Hip
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Margaret Larchmont, NY Broken Arm
Lisa Rego Park, NY

"The first doctor I saw was Dr. Kennedy. He was understanding of my situation and immediately put me at ease. I knew I had made the right choice. "

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Pain Management
Tara Pleasant Valley, NY

"We have been blessed with four HSS doctors. Two years ago our son had a devastating knee injury that carried a high rate of disability. In addition, he developed something called compartment syndrome, which carried a high rate of amputation. Our home-town surgeon had only seen three such injuries in his entire career. He told us our son would be disabled and faced developing early arthritis. As our son remained in ICU, we were warned of his poor prognosis. Then, a miracle happened."

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Knee Injury/Condition