Question 1

can anything be done for bone spurs on the knee cap? i have a large one on my l knee where i had a tendon release surgery done 7 yrs ago.

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Pain is the issue.: I assume you are having pain in the front of your knee that wasn't  resolved with a procedure, perhaps, a lateral release, If this is the case, some patients require a more complicated procedure assuming you have failed a course of physical therapy.

Question 2

what is the best treatment for knee bone spur?

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Location: will drive your management options as well as your sptoms. These options may vary widely. We need more information.

Question 3

please describe these protruding bones under my knee caps?

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Tibial tuberosities;: Part of the leg bone (tibia) these are prominences where the patellar tendon {tendon connecting the knee c to the leg bone, to move the leg into extension (ie to straighten it)}.
Sometimes in growing kids they enlarge from too much activity and be painful. They remain enlarged forever then. The condition is called osgood-schlatter disease.

Question 4

i have bone spurs in my knee. what can i do to easy the pain without taken pills?

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Depends.: Depends on where the spurs are, and how big they are.. If they're minor and don't affect the motion of the knee joint, then you may benefit from icing the knee and participating in physical therapy.

Question 5

can you get osteoarthritis at a young age? im only 23 years old and have a bone spur above my knee. not sure about the cause, ive never had an injury and not an athlete either?

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: Need more information. How was the bone spur detected? A bone spur is not synonymous with arthritis. If you do not have limitation of movement or pain, you may watch and wait. If you have pain or limitation of movement, it would be prudent to see a doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

the bone behind my knee cap has worn down and causes my leg to give way. can this be fixed?

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I'm not clear if the: Problem is w the back side of your kneecap, or w the femur or tibia. But yes, it is likely that a problem w any of these can be helped. Please see an orthopedic surgeon to help identify the specific problem & explore what treatment(s) could be the most helpful. Take care.

Question 7

what do you recommend for building bone strength after having surgery on a sliding knee cap?

Accepted Answer

Knee muscle strength: After surgery to remedy what i suspect is patellofemoral syndrome, the focus is not to improve your knee bone strength, but to improve the strength of the muscles that stabilize your kneecap.  See physical therapy, which should include terminal knee extension exercises targeting the 'vmo' muscle. Maintaining bone mass depends on adequate calcium and vitamin d intake and weight bearing exercise.

Question 8

i've been having a certain type of pain in my knee cap bone ones the temperature drops and i want to know what it is our if it's dangerous?

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See details: The most likely cause in a 16 year old female is chondromalacia. This is not usually severe and often improves significantly with a specific exercise program. See an orthopedist and have the knee evaluated properly.

Question 9

i went down the stairs and my knee cap shifted now it get stuck when i try to walk on it what could the be? my bone on my kneecap sticks out now help

Accepted Answer

See an Orthopedist: Or go to an er, get an xray, to ensure there is no fx or dislocation of the kneecap.

Question 10

will bone spur on my knee require surgery? i have a spur on the my knee , fluid has started to build up and the pain is excrutiating .i have to see a ortho . dr. what are the chances surgery will be required and what does the after care  consist of?

Accepted Answer

A : A "bone spur" is a symptom of another process.  On its own, it is not a problem.  Most of the bone spurs we see around the knee are from arthritis.

Arthritis can be managed without surgery for many people.  You can try things like bracing, physical therapy, injections, anti-inflammatories, heat, ice, creams and rubs, and glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate.  If you cannot manage your symptoms without surgery, then some form of knee replacement can be helpful.  You may or may not be a candidate depending on your age, weight, mobility, and general health.

Other causes of knee pain, unrelated to the spur, include meniscal tears, acl tears, ligament tears, and various benign growths.  Only very rarely do cancers occur around the knee and they are more common in adolescents, though still rare.

You are correct that you need to see an orthopaedic surgeon.  He/she should be able to answer your questions once you have been fully evaluated.

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Can anything be done for bone spurs on the knee cap? i have a large one on my l knee where i had a tendon release surgery done 7 yrs ago.

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What is the best treatment for knee bone spur?

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Please describe these protruding bones under my knee caps?

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I have bone spurs in my knee. what can i do to easy the pain without taken pills?

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Can you get osteoarthritis at a young age? im only 23 years old and have a bone spur above my knee. not sure about the cause, ive never had an injury and not an athlete either?

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The bone behind my knee cap has worn down and causes my leg to give way. can this be fixed?

A member asked:

What do you recommend for building bone strength after having surgery on a sliding knee cap?

A member asked:

I've been having a certain type of pain in my knee cap bone ones the temperature drops and i want to know what it is our if it's dangerous?

A member asked:

I went down the stairs and my knee cap shifted now it get stuck when i try to walk on it what could the be? my bone on my kneecap sticks out now help

A member asked:

Will bone spur on my knee require surgery? i have a spur on the my knee , fluid has started to build up and the pain is excrutiating .i have to see a ortho . dr. what are the chances surgery will be required and what does the after care consist of?

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