Get a clear diagnosis and the right plan from a sports medicine knee specialist in the DC area.
If you injured your knee while:
- Playing sports
- Skiing
- Running
- Working out
- Or just twisting the wrong way
…and now you have:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Instability
- Catching or locking
- Or your knee just doesn’t feel right
…you don’t need to guess what’s wrong.
Rajeev Pandarinath, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon who specializes in sports-related knee injuries, including ACL tears, meniscus tears, and cartilage injuries.
✅ Fast appointments
✅ MRI coordination if needed
✅ Clear diagnosis
✅ Surgery only if it truly helps
Common Sports and Activity-Related Knee Injuries
Your symptoms could be caused by:
- ACL tear
- Meniscus tear
- Cartilage injury
- MCL or LCL sprain
- Patellar (kneecap) injury
- Tendon injuries
- Or a combination of problems
You don’t need to figure this out yourself. That’s the point of the visit.
Signs You Should Get Your Knee Checked
- The knee:
- Swells after activity
- Feels unstable or gives way
- Catches, clicks, or locks
- Hurts along the joint line
- Doesn’t trustfully support you
- You:
- Can’t return to sports
- Are modifying your activities
- Are worried something is torn
Do All Knee Injuries Need Surgery?
No. Most do not.
Many knee injuries improve with:
- Physical therapy
- Activity modification
- Anti-inflammatory treatment
- Bracing (in some cases)
- Injections (in select situations)
Some injuries:
- Especially ACL tears
- Some meniscus tears
- Certain cartilage injuries
…do benefit from surgery.
The goal is:
To recommend the right treatment for YOUR knee — not default to surgery.
What Happens at Your Visit
- Thorough knee exam
- Review of X-rays and MRI (or order MRI if needed)
- Explanation of:
- What is injured
- What is not injured
- What actually explains your symptoms
- Clear plan:
- Non-surgical treatment
- Or surgery if appropriate
You will leave knowing:
Exactly what’s going on and what to do next.
Why See Dr. Pandarinath?
- Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine
- Focuses on:
- ACL reconstruction
- Meniscus surgery
- Cartilage injuries
- Sports-related knee problems
- Treats:
- Athletes
- Active adults
- Weekend warriors
- Known for:
- Thoughtful recommendations
- Clear explanations
- Avoiding unnecessary surgery
Knee Injuries from Sports and Skiing
Knee injuries commonly happen during:
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Pickleball
- Running
- Gym workouts
- And especially skiing
If your knee:
- Was injured
- And hasn’t felt right since
…it deserves a proper evaluation.
Request an Appointment
If you injured your knee and are concerned something may be torn or damaged:
👉 Click below to request an appointment
📞 Or call our office to be seen as soon as possible
The sooner your knee is properly evaluated, the sooner you can start the right recovery.
About Rajeev Pandarinath, MD
Rajeev Pandarinath, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder injuries.
He treats:
- Sports knee injuries
- ACL tears
- Meniscus tears
- Cartilage injuries
His approach emphasizes:
- Accurate diagnosis
- Evidence-based treatment
- Matching treatment to the patient’s goals