At Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, we have orthopedic specialists who are skilled in all areas of knee and leg conditions, so you can feel confident that you are getting the best possible treatment for your injury.

With an extensive background in sports medicine, our team has expertise in treating injuries, as well as helping you avoid future injury. We understand that, for many of our patients, sports and fitness are at the center of their life and well-being, so we provide the most effective treatments to get you back to an active lifestyle as quickly as possible.

Which knee and leg conditions are treated at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care?

Our team treats simple to complex knee and leg injuries, including traumatic and sports-related injuries, as well as chronic conditions. At Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, we treat:

Knee conditions

  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
  • Arthritis or osteoarthritis 
  • Baker’s cyst (popliteal cyst)
  • Breaststroke swimmer’s knee
  • Chondromalacia patella 
  • Dislocated kneecap
  • Fat pad impingement (Hoffa’s syndrome)
  • Hyperextended knee
  • Iliotibial band syndrome 
  • Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinitis)
  • Knee tendon bursitis 
  • Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury
  • Locked knee
  • Loose bodies of the knee joint
  • Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury
  • Meniscal cyst
  • Meniscal tear
  • Osgood-Schlatter disease
  • Osteochondritis dissecans
  • Patellar tendon tear
  • Plica syndrome
  • Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury
  • Prepatellar (kneecap) bursitis 
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome)
  • Unstable kneecap (patellar instability or subluxation) 

Leg conditions

  • Anterior compartment syndrome
  • Breaks and fractures
  • Calf muscle strain or tear
  • Fibula fracture 
  • Hamstring strain or tear
  • Patellar tendon tear
  • Piriformis syndrome
  • Quadriceps muscle strain or tear
  • Quadriceps tendon tear
  • Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
  • Tibial stress fracture

How are knee and leg injuries diagnosed?

At Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, your diagnosis starts with a physical exam. After this initial exam, we often use diagnostic tests to confirm the type of knee or leg injury you have. We may use ultrasound, high-resolution MRIs, X-rays and CT scans to help determine the location and extent of your injury and how best to treat it.

How are knee and leg conditions treated at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care?

When treating knee and leg injuries, our goal is to try to keep you as active as possible, while also finding a way to effectively treat your condition. This means we may start with conservative treatments, such as braces, splints or pain medicines. Our sports medicine physicians may also use steroid injections to help relieve pain and inflammation.

In some cases, we may also recommend physical therapy to help rebuild strength.

If your injury is severe, or if conservative therapies are no longer effective in treating your condition, we may recommend surgery. In many cases, we will use minimally invasive techniques, such as arthroscopic surgery, to remove damaged bone or repair ligaments.

Part of your treatment plan will also include information on how to avoid reinjuring your knee or leg. Our physical therapists and trainers will work closely with you to modify techniques or routines so you can prevent future problems.

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Conditions & Treatments

Our team treats simple to complex knee and leg injuries, including traumatic and sports-related injuries, as well as chronic conditions. At Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, we treat:

Who benefits from this program?

Our team has expertise in treating all types of knee and leg conditions or injuries. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a sports or fitness enthusiast, or a professional athlete, we are here to care for anyone experiencing knee and leg problems.

Our Locations

Baptist Hospital

8940 North Kendall Dr., Suite 601E, Miami, FL 33176

Baptist Hospital

8940 North Kendall Dr., Suite 602E, Miami, FL 33176

Boca Raton

745 Meadows Rd, Boca Raton FL 33486

Coral Gables

1150 Campo Sano Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33146

Deerfield Beach

3313 W Hillsboro Blvd., Suite 202, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Homestead Hospital

975 Baptist Way, Homestead, Florida 33033

Marathon, Gulfside Village

3303 Overseas Highway, Suite 100, Marathon, FL 33050

Mariners Hospital

91550 Overseas Hwy., Suite 207, Tavernier, FL 33070

Pinecrest

13101 South Dixie Hwy., Suite 400, Miami, FL 33156

Plantation

1228 South Pine Island Road, Suite 330, Plantation, FL 33324

West Kendall

15955 SW 96 St., Suite 401, Miami, FL 33196

To schedule an appointment, please call:
833-556-6764

Our Approach

Our Approach

When you come to Baptist Health Orthopedic Care for knee and leg care, you can expect:

  • A treatment plan that aims to get you back to an active lifestyle as soon as possible.
  • A compassionate team that cares about your well-being and provides a personalized approach for your treatment and recovery.
  • Physicians and surgeons who specialize in your specific injury or condition, so you can feel confident you’re getting the best possible treatment.

Meet the team

Our team includes orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who specialize in treating knee and leg injuries. We also have highly skilled athletic trainers, physical therapists and nutritionists who work together to help you recover and get back to an active lifestyle.
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Research and Education

To give our patients the best results, our highly skilled physicians remain on the cutting edge of orthopedic research.

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