Question 1

please describe these protruding bones under my knee caps?

Accepted Answer

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 2

why do my knee caps and feet turn outward?

Accepted Answer

Rotation: The bones rotate as compared to the midline of the body, the feet usually rotate with the knee position.

Question 3

how come my knee caps move up and down when my legs are stretched out.?

Accepted Answer

Attached: Your kneecaps are attached to your quads so they will move with contraction of your quads, even if your legs are stretched out.

Question 4

pfps and very mobile knee caps, i have a diving meet tomorrow night and pain has been acting up. will wearing a strap during the day help for the meet?

Accepted Answer

Ans: You should be following closely with an orthopedic. Knee braces provide some support but again follow and take the advice of your orthopedic

Question 5

my legs i think bend outward like my feet bend outward and my knee caps do to and lets say if im laying down and i try to put my foot straight up it hurts my calf muscle is there a way to straighten my legs and feet forward without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Get an exam : An Ortho doc will take x rays to get a position basis of any abnormality, develop,a therapy program to improve, then re X-ray in the future to assess results of treatment. Also, your condition will be assessed to determine if it even IS abnormal. Sometime teenage years make us hypercritical of our own bodies and variants of normal are interpreted as abnormal. Good luck

Question 6

live on 3rd floor, told i have super loose knee caps and sometimes hurt. can walking up and down 3 flights daily induce or cause arthritis?

Accepted Answer

3rd Fl Loose Knees: Do you wear any type of sleeves or braces for your loose knee caps (patella)? Your knees would most likely feel better and less pain with knee supports. These help decrease the chances of  your patellae from tracking incorrectly.  That in turn should help reduce (not 100% guarantee) further degenerative arthritis to your patellae. Some arthritis is prob on back side your patellae b/c of looseness.

Question 7

my knee caps turn inwards (my knees dont touch though). as a result, my shins are bowed outwards, and my legs are crooked. anything i can do?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I would not hesitate to be seen where a thorough exam and standing X-rays of your entire lower extremities could give a lot more info.  There are non surgical treatments such as physical therapy and bracing that could potentially help your symptoms, or you would have to decide if it is bad enough to consider surgery.

Question 8

my knee caps have been clicking for the past 3 weeks and when avoidable they click on their own when walking, i'm a teenager, what's happening?

Accepted Answer

Patellofemoral Syndr: Pf syndrome is the most common cause of non-traumatic knee pain (and clicking) and is especially common in young females.  It is caused by an imbalance between the knee hinge and the muscles of the thigh, the quadriceps, and often develops after a recent period of increased physical activity like sports.  Fortunately, it's easily and effectively treatable with physical therapy so go get some!

Question 9

i shifted both my knee caps playing soccer a couple years ago and i am still experiencing knee pain and popping?

Accepted Answer

Ligament Tear: you may have rupture ligaments in knees

Question 10

i have sensitive lumps under my knee caps and above me shins. i play a lot of basketball could this be the reason?

Accepted Answer

Osgood-Schlatter: Is a possibility. Rest, ice anti-inflammatory may help. Check with orthopedic.

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Please describe these protruding bones under my knee caps?

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Why do my knee caps and feet turn outward?

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How come my knee caps move up and down when my legs are stretched out.?

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Pfps and very mobile knee caps, i have a diving meet tomorrow night and pain has been acting up. will wearing a strap during the day help for the meet?

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My legs i think bend outward like my feet bend outward and my knee caps do to and lets say if im laying down and i try to put my foot straight up it hurts my calf muscle is there a way to straighten my legs and feet forward without surgery?

A member asked:

Live on 3rd floor, told i have super loose knee caps and sometimes hurt. can walking up and down 3 flights daily induce or cause arthritis?

A member asked:

My knee caps turn inwards (my knees dont touch though). as a result, my shins are bowed outwards, and my legs are crooked. anything i can do?

A member asked:

My knee caps have been clicking for the past 3 weeks and when avoidable they click on their own when walking, i'm a teenager, what's happening?

A member asked:

I shifted both my knee caps playing soccer a couple years ago and i am still experiencing knee pain and popping?

A member asked:

I have sensitive lumps under my knee caps and above me shins. i play a lot of basketball could this be the reason?

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