Propel Sports and Orthobiologics
10401 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 104Bethesda, MD 20814
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Propel Sports and Orthobiologics
Orthopedic conditions we treat
84 conditions across 10 areas of the body. Pick an area or search, then open a condition to see symptoms, how we diagnose it, your treatment options, and which of our physicians treats it.
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Shoulder
- Shoulder ArthritisWorn cartilage in the ball-and-socket joint that causes aching, stiffness, and night pain.
- Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Partial TearsIrritated, worn, or partially torn shoulder tendons that hurt with reaching and at night.
- Calcific TendinitisA calcium deposit inside a rotator cuff tendon that causes sharp pain with overhead motion.
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)A thickened, tight joint capsule that makes the shoulder painful and stiff.
- AC Joint ArthritisArthritis at the top of the shoulder, where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade.
- Shoulder Labral TearA tear in the rim of cartilage that deepens the shoulder socket, often felt as deep pain or catching.
- Subacromial and Subcoracoid ImpingementPinching of the shoulder tendons that causes pain at the front and side of the shoulder.
- Subacromial BursitisAn inflamed fluid sac above the rotator cuff that makes lifting the arm and lying on the shoulder painful.
- Scapular DyskinesisAbnormal shoulder blade movement that loads the shoulder unevenly and causes pain.
- Shoulder Instability and DislocationA shoulder that slips partly or fully out of the socket, often after a fall or in overhead sports.
- Biceps Tendinopathy (Front of Shoulder)An irritated biceps tendon at the front of the shoulder that aches with lifting and reaching.
Elbow
- Tennis ElbowOveruse of the tendon on the outside of the elbow that makes gripping and lifting painful.
- Golfer's ElbowOveruse of the tendon on the inside of the elbow, felt with gripping and wrist bending.
- Distal Biceps Tendinopathy and Partial TearsPain at the front of the elbow where the biceps tendon attaches, worse with lifting and twisting.
- Cubital Tunnel SyndromeA pinched ulnar nerve at the elbow that causes numbness in the ring and small fingers.
- Elbow ArthritisJoint wear in the elbow that causes aching, stiffness, and lost motion.
- Little League ElbowThrowing overload of the inner elbow in growing athletes.
- Elbow UCL SprainA stretched or partly torn ligament on the inner elbow, common in pitchers and throwing athletes.
- Olecranon BursitisA swollen, fluid-filled sac at the tip of the elbow, sometimes painful and sometimes not.
Hand and Wrist
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeA pinched median nerve at the wrist that causes numbness and tingling in the thumb and first fingers.
- Trigger FingerA finger that catches, locks, or snaps as it bends.
- Thumb (CMC) ArthritisArthritis at the base of the thumb that makes pinching and opening jars painful.
- Wrist and Hand ArthritisWorn cartilage in the small joints of the wrist and fingers, with stiffness and a weaker grip.
- De Quervain's TenosynovitisIrritated thumb-side wrist tendons that hurt with gripping and lifting.
- Gamekeeper's ThumbA sprained or torn ligament at the base of the thumb that weakens pinch.
- Dupuytren's ContractureThickened tissue in the palm that gradually pulls the fingers into a bent position.
- TFCC Tear (Pinky-Side Wrist Pain)An injury to the cartilage and ligaments on the pinky side of the wrist that hurts with twisting and gripping.
- Ganglion CystA fluid-filled lump near a wrist or finger joint that can press on nearby tendons or nerves.
Hip and Pelvis
- Hip ArthritisWorn cartilage in the hip joint, usually felt as groin pain and stiffness.
- Gluteal Tendinopathy and Partial Gluteal Tendon TearsOuter hip pain from strained gluteal tendons, often worse lying on that side.
- Hamstring TendinopathyDeep pain at the sit bone from overloaded hamstring tendons, common in runners.
- Hip Labral Tears and FAIGroin pain, clicking, or catching from hip impingement and labral injury.
- Sports Hernia and Chronic Groin PainDeep groin pain with sprinting, cutting, or kicking.
- Ischiofemoral ImpingementDeep buttock or hip pain from pinching between the pelvis and thigh bone.
- Morel-Lavallée LesionA fluid pocket under the skin that forms after an injury, often at the hip or thigh.
- Hip Flexor Strain and Iliopsoas TendinopathyPain at the front of the hip from a strained or irritated hip flexor, often in runners, kickers, and dancers.
- Hamstring StrainA pulled or partly torn muscle at the back of the thigh, usually from sprinting or kicking.
Knee
- Knee ArthritisWorn knee cartilage that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness.
- Patellar TendinopathyPain just below the kneecap with jumping, squatting, and stairs.
- Quadriceps TendinopathyPain just above the kneecap from an overloaded quadriceps tendon.
- Patellofemoral Pain SyndromePain around or behind the kneecap with stairs, squats, and sitting.
- IT Band SyndromeOuter-knee pain that flares at a predictable point in a run or ride.
- Meniscus TearsTears in the knee's cartilage cushions, with joint-line pain and swelling.
- Knee Swelling (Knee Effusion)Extra fluid inside the knee joint that makes it puffy, tight, and hard to bend, often from arthritis or an injury.
- Baker's CystA fluid-filled swelling behind the knee, usually a sign of another knee problem.
- ACL TearA torn ligament in the center of the knee, usually from a pivot or landing, that can make the knee give way.
- MCL SprainA stretched or torn ligament on the inner side of the knee, often from a blow to the outside of the knee.
- Pes Anserine BursitisPain on the inner side of the knee just below the joint, where three tendons attach to the shin.
- Patellar InstabilityA kneecap that slides out of its groove, causing pain, swelling, and a feeling that the knee will give way.
Lower Leg, Foot and Ankle
- Achilles Tendinopathy and TenosynovitisPain in the Achilles tendon or where it attaches to the heel.
- Plantar FasciopathyHeel and arch pain, often worst with the first steps in the morning.
- Ankle and Foot ArthritisWorn cartilage in the ankle or small foot joints, with pain and stiffness on your feet.
- Peroneal TendinopathyPain and swelling along the outside of the ankle, often after sprains.
- Morton's NeuromaA thickened nerve between the toes that burns and feels like a pebble in the shoe.
- Chronic Exertional Compartment SyndromeLeg pain, tightness, or numbness that builds during exercise and eases with rest.
- Stress FracturesSmall cracks in bone from repetitive loading, including in female athletes.
- Muscle HerniationA bulge of muscle through its surrounding sheath that can cause leg pain with exercise.
- Ankle Sprain and Chronic Ankle InstabilityStretched or torn ankle ligaments from rolling the ankle, and the repeat sprains that can follow.
- Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)Aching along the inner shin bone from running or jumping more than the bone and muscles are ready for.
- Posterior Tibial Tendon DysfunctionAn overloaded tendon along the inner ankle that supports the arch, causing pain and a flattening foot.
- Big Toe Arthritis (Hallux Rigidus)Worn cartilage and stiffness in the big toe joint that hurts when you push off to walk or run.
Neck and Back
- Radiculopathy and SciaticaA pinched spinal nerve that sends pain, numbness, or tingling into the arm or leg.
- Facet Joint PainNeck or back pain from arthritis of the small joints that link the vertebrae.
- Sacroiliac Joint PainLow back or buttock pain from the joint where the spine meets the pelvis.
- Discogenic Low Back PainBack pain coming from a worn, damaged, or herniated disc.
- Vertebrogenic Low Back PainChronic low back pain that comes from the vertebrae themselves, often alongside disc wear.
- Lumbar Spinal StenosisA narrowed spinal canal that causes leg pain or heaviness with standing and walking.
- Persistent Pain After Spine SurgeryBack or leg pain that continues after spine surgery.
- CoccydyniaPain at the tailbone, often worse with sitting.
Nerve and Chronic Pain
- Peripheral NeuropathyNerve damage that causes burning, numbness, or tingling, often in the feet or hands.
- Nerve EntrapmentA nerve pinched or trapped by surrounding tissue.
- Traumatic Peripheral Nerve InjuryNerve damage caused by an injury.
- NeuromaA painful nerve bundle after an injury, surgery, or amputation.
- Posterior Interosseous Nerve PalsyWeakness lifting the fingers or wrist from a nerve problem in the forearm.
- Chronic Neuropathic PainLong-lasting pain from nerve damage caused by illness, injury, or medication.
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)Chronic limb pain far greater than expected after an injury.
- Stingers and BurnersBrief burning or electric pain down the arm after a hit to the neck or shoulder.
- Fascial and Scar Tissue RestrictionsTight or painful scar and connective tissue that limits movement.
Headache and Facial Pain
Neurologic Rehab and Limb Loss
- SpasticityMuscle stiffness and tightness after stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury.
- Limb Loss RehabilitationRecovery and function after losing one or more limbs, including multiple-limb amputation.
- Phantom and Residual Limb PainPain felt in a missing limb, or in the remaining part of the limb.
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