A Closer Look with the Hospital for Special Surgery
In-depth analysis from the doctors the Giants trust most.

Ever wonder what an ACL really is? Curious as to how long it takes to recover from a torn bicep?

Trying to understand the myriad injuries that occur during a typical football season can be mind-boggling. That's why Giants.com has called upon our good friends at Hospital for Special Surgery, the official hospital and team physicians of the New York Giants, to help fans learn about the many different ailments affecting NFL players today.

Throughout the year, HSS specialists investigate a specific football-related injury/ailment/condition and provide a closer look for Giants.com users!

Click on the links below for the latest reports and be sure to check back each week for a closer look at some of the injuries affecting your favorite Giant players!

This month's article - Shoulder Instability

About the New York Giants and HSS

"Hospital for Special Surgery is the premiere orthopedic hospital in the United States. Dr. Russell F. Warren, Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus, and Dr. Scott A. Rodeo, Associate Attending Surgeon at HSS, are our team physicians. They are prolific researchers, noted clinicians, and highly esteemed surgeons. The athletes at the New York Giants are very fortunate to have this great team in our backyard. Our nearly two decade involvement with the Hospital has been a very successful one. We have utilized the Sports Medicine Service at HSS and virtually every other Service at the Hospital, including Pediatric Orthopedics for children of the players and staff. We have also been involved in the training of orthopedic fellows during this time. What a great experience for a young sports medicine physician and what a rewarding experience for the team. Nearly all of these doctors are team physicians for professional sports teams and major universities. Team physicians for the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New York Jets, St Louis Rams, San Francisco 49’ers, NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, MLB’s San Diego Padres, NCAA’s University of Arizona, Duke University, St. Johns University, San Diego State University and Vanderbilt University have all trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery and most have done fellowships with the Giants.Hundreds of people call our office annually looking to receive the same care as the New York Giants. We immediately refer them to Hospital for Special Surgery. What a winning hospital to take care of our champions!"

Ronnie P. Barnes, MS, ATC
Vice President Medical Services
Head Athletic Trainer