Most of us have experienced some joint discomfort or musculoskeletal pain at one time or another. However, when joint pain is severe or does not improve, it can inhibit your mobility, cause pain and prevent you from living a full and active life. Joint pain can be caused by injury or disease of the joint or nearby musculoskeletal tissues.
The spine is your body’s central support system. It is a complex structure made up of bones (vertebrae), discs, nerves and the spinal cord. The spine connects different parts of your musculoskeletal system, supporting your body as you walk, twist and move.
The seven vertebrae located in the neck are called the cervical spine; they support the weight of the head and enable smooth movement. The rest of the spine is divided into the thoracic spine (mid-back), lumbar spine (low back) and sacrum/coccyx (tailbone) areas.
At Weill Cornell Medicine, we understand that treatments for cancer like chemotherapy, radiation and surgery have led to more people surviving, but we also understand that cancer and its treatments can sometimes cause physical, psychological and cognitive challenges. As a result, some find it difficult to enjoy daily activities or return to work which can negatively impact your quality of life.
Peripheral arterial disease affects almost 10 million patients, yet it remains one of the most underdiagnosed and undertreated conditions. In some patients, clogged arteries are not limited just to the heart. Cholesterol plaque (buildup) can affect the carotid arteries (arteries of the neck), renal arteries (kidneys), aorta and arteries of the legs and arms. Peripheral arterial disease can result in leg or arm discomfort while exercising, leg ulcers (sores in the leg that take more than two weeks to heal) and other serious complications.
The physicians of the Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology are extremely active in the most advanced evaluation and treatment of patients with retinal disorders and are highly engaged in the clinical and laboratory investigation of new treatments for these diseases. Our retina specialists are internationally-noted for their expertise in complicated retinal detachment repair, diabetic retinopathy, and other vitreoretinal disorders including removal of macular pucker, and macular hole repair.
Oculoplastic surgery is plastic surgery isolated to the areas around the eyes: the eyelids, orbit (bones behind the eye) and lacrimal (tear drain) system. An oculoplastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist who performs cosmetic and reconstructive procedures on the eyelids, orbit (bones and anatomic structures behind the eyeball) and lacrimal (tear drain) system. The field of oculoplastic surgery combines the precision and microsurgery of ophthalmology with the aesthetic and reconstructive concepts of plastic surgery.
Weill Cornell Medicine is at the forefront of minimally invasive heart surgery techniques, including robotic cardiac surgery.
Endoscopic robotic heart surgery
Excellence in pediatric cardiac surgery
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine has an international reputation for excellence in heart surgery for children.
Our program – in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian, the #1 hospital in New York for 17 years running – is among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. It was ranked #10 in the country by the publication’s 2017-2018 survey.
We offer children the best