Question 1

i just had arthroscopic knee surgery my surgeon removed 15 to 20 loose bodies from my knee measuring 3 to 5 mms is this big. what us the trochlea?

Accepted Answer

Kneecap groove: The trochlea is the groove at the end of the femur. The kneecap/patella sits in this groove. We call this the patellofemoral joint. 15-20 is a very large number of loose bodies. 3-5 mm loose bodies would be considered small to medium in size.

Question 2

can a thigh problem be the cause of constant knee pain and around knee, for more than 1 year , and if so , what tests to be made or radiology to do ?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.: The most common thigh problem is patellofemoral syndrome especially in females.  Usually X-ray may be used to rule out other causes of knee pain.  Physical therapy to help strengthen quadricep muscles is the mainstay of treatment.  Consult your primary doctor or orthopedist for an evaluation if not done already.

Question 3

soft, squishy lumps on back outer thigh about 3 inches above knee and on both legs. dr said not in popliteal lymph node area and likely just anatomy?

Accepted Answer

Simple problem: You have given me a wonderful description of what we call lipomas. These are noncancerous fatty growths that can occur almost anywhere on the body. They cannot be transmitted from person to person so the fact you both have them is not any consideration. If they cause you pain, discomfort or are unsightly, they are easy to remove. They can grow so you may want to have them removed at some point.

Question 4

what kind of congenital hip anatomy would predispose one leg to become functionally shorter over time?

Accepted Answer

Hip dysplasia: Developmental dysplasia of the hip, scoliosis, pelvic obliquity can all cause one leg to seem shorter than the other.

Question 5

my right lower leg bigger than the other. i can also see on mri, yet radiology notes do not. radiology notes also say no edema. is there an error?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: How old are you?  How long has this been a problem.  Do your socks leave a mark in your leg at the end of the day?  When you push on your shin with your thumb, does it leave an indentation?  You may have a lymph or vascular blockage for some reason on your right leg.  Recommend you see another doc.

Question 6

medial gastrocnemius on left leg appears significantly smaller. both calves measure same size. mri says "medial gastrocnemius takes rather lateral course". abi normal, but still feel constriction in leg. can this unusual anatomy cause tightness?

Accepted Answer

: If you have a nerve entrapment showing up maybe.

Question 7

why do golfers get bad knees?

Accepted Answer

Twisting and loading: Golfing requires a fair amount of twisting movements. If you walk a hilly course, this can make your knees sore. However, the literature on injury patterns does not identify golf as a sport that has a higher than normal proportion of knee injuries although it can happen, especially in golfers with slightly abnormal knees to start.

Question 8

what can cause really hot knees?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: A "hot" knee would be a sign of inflammation within the knee joint.  Inflammation can cause not only heat, but pain, swelling and sometimes redness.  Recommend an orthopaedic consult for evaluation.

Question 9

could bad knees cause back issues?

Accepted Answer

Yes and vice versa: Weakness of the quadricpeps due to nerve root impingement can cause quadricep      muscle weakness and lead to knee injury. 
Compensating for a bad knee can lead to back injury.

Question 10

y do my knees keep buckling and give out?

Accepted Answer

Giving out: There is true instability (giving out/buckling) related to a ligament injury. This can be the anterior cruciate ligament or the medial collateral ligament.  A good physical exam by a trained physician usually diagnosis this problem and it can be confirmed by an mri. Instability can also come from weakness related to pain from arthritis and the quads muscle group being inhibited.

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I just had arthroscopic knee surgery my surgeon removed 15 to 20 loose bodies from my knee measuring 3 to 5 mms is this big. what us the trochlea?

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Can a thigh problem be the cause of constant knee pain and around knee, for more than 1 year , and if so , what tests to be made or radiology to do ?

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Soft, squishy lumps on back outer thigh about 3 inches above knee and on both legs. dr said not in popliteal lymph node area and likely just anatomy?

A member asked:

What kind of congenital hip anatomy would predispose one leg to become functionally shorter over time?

A member asked:

My right lower leg bigger than the other. i can also see on mri, yet radiology notes do not. radiology notes also say no edema. is there an error?

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Medial gastrocnemius on left leg appears significantly smaller. both calves measure same size. mri says "medial gastrocnemius takes rather lateral course". abi normal, but still feel constriction in leg. can this unusual anatomy cause tightness?

A member asked:

Why do golfers get bad knees?

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What can cause really hot knees?

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Could bad knees cause back issues?

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Y do my knees keep buckling and give out?

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