Question 1

is there a surgery to remove bump on tibial tuberosity?

Accepted Answer

Knobby knees: Usually occurs in teenage years, associated with overuse, growth spurts and injury. The front of the knee, tibial tuberosity and patellar tendon, enlarge forming a lump. Best to check with an experienced orthopedic surgeon in your local area for advise. Surgery is not the first option. Take friend/family with you. (osgood-schlatter disease/osteotomy).

Question 2

what does tibial tuberosity bilaterally signify?

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Insertion quadreceps: Tibial tuberosityis the insertion of the patellar tendon, or the insertion of the quadriceps mechanism - one of the largest muscles in our body. In a growing child tenderness over the tubercle  could be a sign of osgood-schlatter's syndrome. In adult a large tuberosity could be the result of osgood-schlater's syndrome as a teenager. Pain in adults could be from a bursitis behind the tendon.

Question 3

help me please? im getting tibial tuberosity transfer and i was wondering what the procedure was?

Accepted Answer

Tibial transfer: this procedure is usually done to change the angle of your kneecap as it tracks in the groove of your knee. This helps prevent further dislocations. The small bump (tibial tuberosity) on the front of your knee is released, moved inward and then screwed in place

Question 4

what is the difference between a tibial tuberosity transfer and osteotomy?

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No difference: Tibial tuberosity transfer and tibial tuberosity osteotomy are the same thing.  This is also commonly called a fulkerson osteotomy, anteromedial tibial tubercle transfer, amz, or tibial tubercle transfer.

Question 5

is a  tibial tuberosity transfer and tibial tuberosity osteotomy the same procedure?

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Yes: Tibial tuberosity transfer and tibial tuberosity osteotomy are the same thing.  This is also commonly called a fulkerson osteotomy, anteromedial tibial tubercle transfer, amz, or tibial tubercle transfer.

Question 6

is it abnormal for the tibial tuberosity to be larger and more pronounced on one leg?

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Probably no biggie: Most likely its slightly more pronounced from a prior injury with scarring. It could also be just a little normal variation. As long as there are no other symptoms, it should be fine. If you have pain or concerns, get it checked out.

Question 7

doctors, what is the difference between tibial tuberosity transfer and osteotomy?

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Depends: osteotomy is the term for cutting the bone if you are to have a transfer you would require the bone to be cutand therefore you would be undergoing an osteotomy

Question 8

i have pain right below my tibial tuberosity. i don't feel it often when running, but some. it is localized and very painful to touch. it also seems t?

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Shin Splints?May Be?: Shin splints are type of overuse injury to the legs.The pain is very charactresistic and located outer edge of the mid region of the leg next to shin bone(tibia)It can be severe and halt workout.The diagnosis require a careful physical exam.Treated with relative rest,anti inflammatory meds,streching exercises.It can be something else too which can be diagnosed on exam and xrays.So get it checked

Question 9

recent xray shows a few different things, one of which is calcific density at right tibial tuberosity. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Calcium healing: Part of the healing process involves calcium getting A bony prominence on the tibial tuberosity can be the result of ongoing Osgood-Schlatter’s irritation in an adolescent sometimes. You may have torn the soft tissue ligament there years ago. A bony prominence on the tibial tuberosity can be the result of ongoing Osgood-Schlatter’s irritation in an adolescent. Tearing this tissue as a youth will result in calcium deposits in the ligament. They dont go away.

Question 10

hello i got some tibial tuberosity pain at down of my knee the day before i was squatting body weight and lounges.. and now i am having that pain while walking what should i do and should i skip my next leg day session? looking forward for yourreply?

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: Discuss with your trainer at the GYM or your Dr.  I would not do them until hurting stops unless they say OK.

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What does tibial tuberosity bilaterally signify?

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Help me please? im getting tibial tuberosity transfer and i was wondering what the procedure was?

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What is the difference between a tibial tuberosity transfer and osteotomy?

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Is a tibial tuberosity transfer and tibial tuberosity osteotomy the same procedure?

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Is it abnormal for the tibial tuberosity to be larger and more pronounced on one leg?

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Doctors, what is the difference between tibial tuberosity transfer and osteotomy?

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I have pain right below my tibial tuberosity. i don't feel it often when running, but some. it is localized and very painful to touch. it also seems t?

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Recent xray shows a few different things, one of which is calcific density at right tibial tuberosity. what does this mean?

A member asked:

Hello i got some tibial tuberosity pain at down of my knee the day before i was squatting body weight and lounges.. and now i am having that pain while walking what should i do and should i skip my next leg day session? looking forward for yourreply?

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