Riley J. Williams III, MD

01/06/2026

Experiencing elbow pain? Posterior elbow impingement may be the cause. Common signs include:
· Back-of-elbow pain
· Stiffness or swelling
· Pain after activity
· Trouble straightening your arm

Early evaluation can help prevent worsening symptoms.

Elbow Impingement Specialist Do you participate in sports or work that requires repetitive movements of the elbow? Baseball pitchers, swimmers and boxers can experience pain in the back of the elbow caused by inflammation to the soft tissues around the elbow. Posterior elbow impingement occurs when....

01/01/2026

Here’s to new beginnings and a new year! Dr. Williams and the Hospital for Special Surgery team are thinking of all our patients near and far. May 2026 bring you healing, hope, and more smiles than you can count.

12/31/2025

Do you play sports or do work that repeatedly stresses your elbow? Pain in the back of your elbow could be posterior elbow impingement.

This happens when inflammation in the soft tissues at the back of the elbow gets compressed during movement. Common in athletes like baseball pitchers, swimmers, and boxers, it can also affect anyone with repetitive overhead motions.

Elbow Impingement Specialist Do you participate in sports or work that requires repetitive movements of the elbow? Baseball pitchers, swimmers and boxers can experience pain in the back of the elbow caused by inflammation to the soft tissues around the elbow. Posterior elbow impingement occurs when....

12/30/2025

Why is Iliotibial band tenodesis (ITB) sometimes done with ACL surgery?

The ACL keeps your knee stable during pivoting and sudden direction changes. When it’s injured, the knee can feel unstable. ITB tenodesis helps improve knee stability by supporting the outer part of the knee, supplementing traditional ACL reconstruction.

Itliotibial Band Tenodesis Surgeon Are you a younger patient and have you torn your ACL? A torn ACL in skeletally imature young patients can cause an additional knee condition called anterolateral knee instability. Young patients are often good candidates for a procedure called Iliotibial Band (ITB)...

12/25/2025

For many, this season is a time of celebration; for others, it’s a season of recovery. Wherever you are in your journey, we’re honored to be part of your care and your progress. May this Christmas holiday bring comfort to your home, peace to your mind, and confidence for the year ahead.

12/24/2025

An allograft is a donor tendon from a tissue bank used to reconstruct the ACL. Common donor grafts include patellar, quadriceps, and hamstring tendons. These tissues are fully tested, sterilized, and processed to reduce infection or rejection risk.

Allografts are especially useful in patients with multiple ligament injuries. Although they may be slightly less strong due to processing, they remain an excellent option for many patients. Dr. Williams evaluates each case to recommend the safest, most effective graft choice.

ACL Reconstruction Surgeon Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve jumping or quick stopping? If so, you may be at risk of tearing your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. Did you know there are many different types of ACL grafts that can be used to reconstruct the ACL?

12/23/2025

Snapping, popping, or pain beneath your shoulder blade? You might have snapping scapula syndrome (scapulothoracic bursitis).

This occurs when the bursa between your scapula and rib cage becomes inflamed, often from weightlifting, swimming, throwing, or tennis. Proper diagnosis and treatment help athletes return to peak performance. https://rileywilliamsmd.com/snapping-scapula-syndrome-scapulothoracic-bursitis-orthopedic-shoulder-specialist-manhattan-new-york-city-ny/

Snapping Scapula Specialist Are you experiencing a snapping sensation in the shoulder blade? Do you have pain along the shoulder blade when moving? If so, you may have a shoulder condition called snapping scapula syndrome. This can be caused by overuse, reaching overhead or by sports that involve ov...

12/18/2025

12/17/2025

A triceps tendon tear can make everyday arm movement difficult. Common symptoms include:
• A gap at the back of the elbow
• Cramping in the triceps
• A bulge in the upper arm
• A sudden “pop” during injury
• Weakness when straightening the arm
• Pain and tenderness around the elbow

Triceps Tendon Tear Specialist Are you an athlete who participates in sports which causes repetitive load bearing during elbow extension? Have you had a severe fall on an outstretched arm? If so, you may be at risk, or you may have torn your triceps tendon. A triceps tendon tear can cause

12/16/2025

Eight teams…maybe 10…have a shot at the Super Bowl this year.

The 2025 NFL season is full of surprises, upsets, and underdog stories. Who’s your pick to make it all the way? https://www.si.com/nfl/why-eight-teams-maybe-10-can-win-super-bowl

In this mad 2025 NFL season, the sufferers and the surprises and the playoff teams once left for dead are the favorites, but only because someone has to be.

12/12/2025

Symptoms of a pectoralis major tendon tear: sudden, severe pain at injury, popping/snapping sensation, decreased arm strength, bruising, and a visible chest deformity (“hollow armpit”). Early evaluation is important. Here is what else you should know ⬇️

Pectoralis Tendon Tear Specialist Are you an athlete who participates in heavy lifting? If so, you may be at risk of tearing your pectoralis major tendon. A surgical pectoralis major tendon repair is the recommended treatment option in most cases of a pectoral tear but in some cases, surgery may not

12/11/2025

Ever feel like you’re running as fast as you can… but your times don’t improve?

The secret isn’t more miles, it’s more muscle!
Squats, lunges, and core work can turn “meh” runs into personal record days.

You’re missing out if you don’t hit the gym.