Knee Care at Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida

The knee is a complex joint that supports your body’s weight and allows for a wide range of motion, making it essential for everyday activities like walking, running, and bending. When knee pain, injury, or arthritis interferes with your ability to move, the specialists at Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida are here to provide expert care. Our team offers both non-surgical and surgical treatments designed to relieve pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.

Knee pain can stem from a variety of causes, including traumatic injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions like tendonitis and bursitis. It often affects mobility, making activities like walking, climbing stairs, and bending the knee difficult. Symptoms may include limping, stiffness, a locked knee, redness, swelling, or the inability to fully extend or bend the knee.

At Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida (OSSWF), we treat a wide range of knee conditions, including:

Common Knee Conditions We Treat:

• Traumatic fractures: A fracture is a break in the bone, typically resulting from accidents or falls.
• Kneecap dislocation: The kneecap (patella) can become dislocated when it is forced out of its normal position, usually due to injury or stress on the knee.
• Arthritis: The most common form of arthritis in the knee is osteoarthritis, which occurs when the cartilage cushioning the knee joint wears down, leading to pain and inflammation.
• Ligament tears: The knee has four key ligaments (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL) that stabilize the joint. These ligaments can be torn due to injury, often requiring treatment or surgery.
• Tendonitis: Overuse of the knee tendons can lead to inflammation and pain, a condition known as tendonitis.
• Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae (fluid-filled sacs that cushion bones, tendons, and muscles) can cause discomfort, especially with repetitive knee movements.
• Torn meniscus: The meniscus, a crescent-shaped piece of cartilage between the thighbone and shinbone, can tear due to injury or overuse, leading to pain and limited movement.
• Runner’s knee & IT Band Syndrome: Overuse and repetitive motions can lead to conditions like runner’s knee (pain around the kneecap) or IT Band Syndrome (pain along the outer part of the knee).