Common Conditions Treated by Dr. Mahooti

Knee, Calf & Shin

Knee Pain

Knee pain is very common and often treatable without surgery.  The decision to pursue surgery should not be based strictly on MRI findings, which only tell part of the story.  If you are contemplating surgery and want to discuss the full spectrum of non-surgical treatment options, make an appointment with Dr. Mahooti today.  

Anterior (Front) Knee

• • Myofascial Trigger Points in the thigh
  • Patellofemoral pain
  • Chondromalacia Patella
  • Patellar tendinopathy
  • Quadriceps tendinopathy
  • Pes anserine bursitis
  • Anterior compartment osteoarthritis
  • Osgood–Schlatter “Disease” (boney bump under the knee cap)
  • Fat Pad Impingement Syndrome
  • Nerve entrapments 

Medial (Inner) Knee

• • Myofascial Trigger Points in the inner thigh and/or calf muscles
  • Osteoarthritis 
  • Medial meniscus tear
  • MCL sprain
  • Nerve Entrapments (saphenous, obturator, genicular))

Lateral (Outer) Knee

• • Myofascial Trigger Points along the lateral thigh (vastus lateralis and IT Band)
  • IT band syndrome
  • Lateral meniscus tear
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) sprain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Nerve Entrapments

Posterior (Back) Knee

• • Baker’s cyst
  • Posterior meniscus tear
  • Hamstring-related pain
  • Joint effusion
  • Calf problems
  • Myofascial Trigger Points (hamstring, calf muscles)

General Knee Pain

• • Swelling
  • Acute injuries
  • Post-surgical pain
  • Unexplained or persistent pain

Lower Leg / Calf / Shin

• • Shin splints (“Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome”)
  • Exertional leg pain (pain only during running or similar activities)
  • Tendinopathy / bursitis
  • Stress fractures
  • Nerve entrapments
  • Calf tightness
  • Achilles tendinopathy or tears
  • Myofascial trigger points