J. Austin Underwood, MD
About J. Austin Underwood, MD
Arthritis & Sports is a full‑service orthopaedic and sports‑medicine practice serving Northern Virginia from two convenient locations in Sterling and South Riding. The practice is staffed by fellowship‑trained, board‑certified orthopaedic surgeons, podiatric surgeons, and a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team that delivers personalized, evidence‑based care for a full spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. The team emphasizes a continuum of care—from accurate diagnosis using state‑of‑the‑art digital X‑ray and DEXA bone‑density scanning, through non‑operative options such as physical therapy, regenerative injections, MLS laser therapy, and pain‑management programs, to advanced surgical interventions including total and partial joint replacements, arthroscopic procedures, and complex revision surgeries. With over 25 years of orthopedic excellence, Arthritis & Sports integrates cutting‑edge technology, patient education, and a collaborative approach among physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, hand therapists, and wellness specialists to restore function, reduce pain, and help patients return to active lifestyles.