Persistent knee pain that won’t go away? It could be a stress fracture.

Stress fractures in the knee are often misdiagnosed as simple overuse or tendon irritation—until the pain worsens, mobility drops, and the damage becomes harder (and more expensive) to reverse.

At Ortho Las Vegas, we help patients like you—active adults, weekend athletes, and busy professionals—catch these injuries early and recover fully. We don’t just hand you a brace and hope for the best. We give you the clarity, support, and advanced options you need to return to life without compromise.

What Is a Knee Stress Fracture?

A knee stress fracture is a small, hairline crack in the bone—usually in the tibia, femur, or patella—caused by repetitive load or overuse. Unlike sudden traumatic fractures, stress fractures build gradually and worsen over time if ignored.

Symptoms:

  • Dull, aching pain in the knee or upper shin

  • Swelling or tenderness that worsens with activity

  • Pain that improves with rest but flares during weight-bearing movement

  • Decreased performance during exercise

  • “Off” feeling during normal walking, squatting, or stairs

Common Causes

  • Repetitive impact activities (running, hiking, walking on hard surfaces)

  • Poor footwear or alignment

  • Bone density loss (especially in older adults)

  • Incomplete recovery from prior injuries

  • Under-recovered high-intensity training

This isn’t just a “runner’s problem.” Stress fractures are showing up more often in active adults who push through discomfort until it’s too late.

Our Approach at Ortho Las Vegas

We offer a clear, data-driven pathway to healing that balances rest, advanced diagnostics, and progressive return-to-activity strategies.

Step 1: In-Depth Diagnosis

  • Weight-bearing X-rays, high-res MRI, or ultrasound
  • Gait and movement analysis
  • Review of lifestyle, load, and training factors

Step 2: Recovery + Regeneration

Non-Surgical Treatment:

  • Load management protocols: tailored rest, bracing, and modified activity

  • Regenerative medicine (PRP/BMC) to accelerate bone and soft tissue healing

  • Nutritional and bone density support for long-term prevention

  • Return-to-movement rehab to restore confidence and performance

Surgical Care (For Advanced or Non-Union Cases):

  • Minimally invasive internal fixation
  • Bone grafting if needed
  • Orthobiologic augmentation to reduce risk of delayed healing

Why Choose Ortho Las Vegas?

Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon + regenerative medicine specialist

Concierge-level experience with no rushed consults

Diagnostic clarity to avoid missed fractures or unnecessary surgery

Trusted by athletes, executives, and active Las Vegas locals

Real recovery plans—not “rest and wait” nonsense

You don’t need to gamble on your mobility. Get clear answers and a confident plan.

Are You a Candidate?

This approach is for you if:
  • You’ve had knee pain for 2–6+ weeks with no clear diagnosis

  • Imaging has been inconclusive, but pain persists with activity

  • You want to avoid more invasive procedures down the line

  • You’re active and don’t want to be sidelined for months

  • You’re looking for an expert—not another generalist guessing from an X-ray

Recovery Timeline

 

 

Treatment Approach Recovery Window
Conservative + PRP 4–8 weeks with progressive loading
BMC + Rehab 6–10 weeks depending on severity
Surgical Repair 3–6 months depending on complexity

All timelines are adapted to your lifestyle, work schedule, and performance goals.

Don’t Let a Minor Injury Become a Major Setback

If your knee pain keeps coming back, it’s time for answers. Stress fractures are treatable—but only if you catch them before they catch up to you.

FAQs: Knee Stress Fractures

Not recommended. Continuing to load the joint can turn a hairline fracture into a complete break.

Yes. These orthobiologic options stimulate healing at the cellular level—especially valuable for slow-healing or high-risk areas like the knee.

We use high-resolution MRI or targeted ultrasound to catch early-stage or subtle fractures that X-rays often miss.

Consults and imaging typically are. PRP or BMC may be out-of-pocket, but we provide transparent, upfront pricing.