It’s official…Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City is on the list. HSS has been designated the first National Medical Center of the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) National Medical Network. In this capacity, HSS will be an official hospital for elite U.S. athletes.
HSS: National Medical Center of the Olympics
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“I’m thrilled that Hospital for Special Surgery will now have an even closer relationship with elite athletes and the opportunity to put its full expertise behind all of Team USA, ” said Scott A. Rodeo, M.D., in the August 14, 2013 news release. Dr. Rodeo is an orthopedic surgeon and is co-chief of the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at Hospital for Special Surgery. “Working with USA Swimming at the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympic Games was an extraordinary privilege.”
“Dr. Rodeo is a swimmer himself and he understands what it means to be a high level athlete—coupled with his expertise that’s what made Hospital for Special Surgery a great resource for me when I was faced with an injury, ” said Lenny Krayzelburg, four-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist from the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. “I chose HSS because it’s the best in America for orthopedics. When you’re going for gold you want the best hospital to receive the best care so that you can get back to your sport.”
“This designation by the USOC complements HSS’s dedication and commitment to treating elite athletes, ” said Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO of Hospital for Special Surgery. “Our medical experts are the most highly respected in athletic medicine today. We have long specialized in working with world-class athletes to achieve their goals, and we look forward to continuing this effort through our participation in the USOC’s National Medical Network.”
“We are extremely pleased to have Hospital for Special Surgery join the National Medical Network, which was formed to provide convenient and quality services for elite athletes in the United States, ” said Alan Ashley, USOC chief of sport performance.
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Great point. I'd push back slightly on the conclusion, the sample size in the cited study is too small to draw population-level inferences. That said, the directional signal is compelling and worth a larger RCT.
We implemented a similar approach last year. Early results are promising but we're still gathering 12-month follow-up data. Happy to share our protocol if anyone is interested.
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