Hip and Knee Care

When hip and knee pain makes it hard for you to walk, run, or enjoy the things you love to do, it’s time to call an orthopedic specialist. As two of the largest joints in the body, they are subject to significant wear and tear making them susceptible to injury.
Common hip and knee conditions we treat include:
- Arthritis
- Baker's cyst, or swelling behind your knee
- Bursitis
- Chondromalacia
- Hip fracture
- Hip impingement
- Patellar tendonitis, or jumper's knee
- Hip labral tear
- Illiotibial band syndrome
- Kneecap dislocation
- Ligament injuries, including ACL, LCL, MCL, and PCL tears
- Meniscus tear
- Patella fermoral syndrome
Diagnosis and Treatment
Our orthopedic specialists use a variety of techniques to treat conditions of the hips and knees. It is their goal to use the most conservative approach to treatment. To understand the causes of your hip or knee pain, our specialists will complete a full examination and listen to your symptoms. An accurate diagnosis may require imaging, which will be done on site at Sturdy Memorial Orthopedic Associates. Once a diagnosis is made, our specialists will work with you to develop a plan of care to help you achieve the best outcome.
Conservative Treatment options may include:
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Cortisone or steroid injections
- Physical therapy
Surgical options may include:
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage regeneration
- Fracture repair
- Hip revision
- Joint restoration
- Knee Osteotomy
- Knee revision
- Partial knee replacement
- Partial hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Total hip replacement