Knee & Leg Conditions
Reviewed by: Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Dr. Yash Mehta, Larry Grine, MSPT
Knee and Leg Conditions: Quick Facts
- Knee and leg conditions include a wide range of injuries and disorders affecting the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves that support standing, walking, and movement.
- Common conditions include ligament sprains and tears, meniscus injuries, tendonitis, arthritis, fractures, muscle strains, and overuse injuries caused by sports, repetitive activity, aging, or trauma.
- Symptoms may include knee or leg pain, swelling, stiffness, instability, weakness, numbness, tingling, difficulty walking, or reduced range of motion.
- Because many knee and leg conditions share similar symptoms, an accurate diagnosis is important to determine the underlying cause and develop the most effective treatment plan.
- Diagnosis typically includes a medical history, physical examination, and imaging studies such as X-rays, MRI, ultrasound, or CT scans to evaluate bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.
- Most knee and leg conditions improve with conservative treatment, including physical therapy, activity modification, medications, bracing, regenerative medicine, or injections. Surgery may be recommended for severe injuries or when nonsurgical treatments do not provide lasting relief.
Our team of specialists are experts in orthopedic injuries and have combined decades of experience treating everything from the most common problems to complicated multi-structural pathologies.
After completing a thorough biomechanical evaluation, your specialist will create an individualized plan of care to address your specific needs regarding the underlying cause of your symptoms. Whatever your symptoms, we’ll help restore proper strength, mechanics, and allow for a pain- free recovery.
What are Common Knee & Leg Conditions?
- Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome
- Leg Length Discrepancy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Collateral Ligament Injuries
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
- Meniscal Tears
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
- Osteoarthritis
- Post-Surgical Rehab
Whare are Common Treatments for Knee and Leg Conditions?
Your Path to Relief Starts Here
You may be dealing with ongoing pain and uncertainty due to your knee and leg symptoms. Our team specializes in treating knee and leg conditions with effective non-surgical options. The best next step is a personalized evaluation, with same-week appointment availability and no referrals needed.
Meet the Specialists Who Treat Knee and Leg Conditions
Our team includes board-certified spine specialists and physical therapists with extensive experience diagnosing and treating knee and leg conditions. Each physician takes a personalized approach, combining advanced imaging and effective non-surgical therapies to deliver the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Niteesh Bharara is a double-board certified physiatrist who is recognized in the top 7% of physicians in the United States. Leading the Mid-Atlantic region in regenerative therapies and injections such as stem cell therapy, PRP therapy, VIA Disc and adipose fat injections, he’s earned the title of Face of Regenerative Medicine by Washingtonian Magazine and Top Doctor recognition in consecutive years.
