Question 1

had severe stiffness straightening leg.xrays showed golf ball sized calcium deposit behind knee.doc used a needle to extract fluid. causes please.

Accepted Answer

Popliteal cyst: You may have a popliteal or baker's cyst behind your knee it is benign and it contains synovial fluid.

Question 2

is there a possibility that the fluid on my knee will resolve itself? i have had fluid in there for about 8 months. my knee would give out several times a week and complete bending of the knee causes pain. but in the past 4 weeks or so, my knee rarely is

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I : I am so happy that you are doing better.  It sounds like you have been doing all of the right things, including going to the gym and performing exercises.  If the fluid is resolving then your condition may in fact resolve on its own.  You may want to request a physical therapist to aid you in your exercise plan.  Congratulations on your perseverance in treating your condition.

Question 3

what does it mean if you have fluid behind the knees?

Accepted Answer

Joint efussion: You have a joint efussion. There are many reasons for a joint efussion. First the joint fliud has to be drained and sent out for lab diagnosis. It can be blood, diffrent types of arthritis causing it. When the diagnosois is made , the knee can be treated accordingly.

Question 4

what causes briuse behind the knee?

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Many reasons: There could be many reasons for bruising behind the knee. Injury such as a contusion to the area, a ruptured popliteal cyst may manifest itself in the back of the knee.

Question 5

what are potential causes of swelling behind the knee?

Accepted Answer

Baker's cyst: Localized swelling behind the knee is typically a baker's cyst or popliteal cyst.  These cysts can arise if there is fluid within the knee joint.  To treat the baker's cyst, you need to identify the cause of the fluid in the knee first.   An unusual cause of swelling behind the knee is a popliteal aneurysm - a potentially worrisome  problem.  Consult with an orthopaedic surgeon to start.

Question 6

what might be the cause for a 3-year-old kid to feel pain behind his knee at nights?

Accepted Answer

At nights: Generally if the pain is at nights only and there is no swelling or redness present, it gets referred to as "growing pains". This diagnosis would only be made after an assessment with his doctor and a normal exam.

Question 7

whats the cause behind having pain in your left knee only? been having it since i was a little tll now, it just comes goes whenever it wants too...

Accepted Answer

Indeterminate: The knee has ligaments, bone, and cartilege.  Exactly which one is a problem can be diffucult to tell.  Osgood-Slatters in youth is the most common and you usually outgrow that.  It is pain at your tibial tuberosity just below the knee. Patella- femoral syndrome is another common condition and motrin and straight leg raising exercises help the quadriceps get stronger and prevent the pain

Question 8

in last few days, i had pain behind my righ knee. i sit a lot due to my work but i'll try to stand and stretch frequently. what can cause that issue?

Accepted Answer

Variety of possibili: It could be arthritis, phlebitis, baker cyst, deep vein thrombosis. If you are concern make an appt with a Dr.

Question 9

what can cause inflammaiton on the back of the leg behind the knee?

Accepted Answer

See an orthopedist: Swelling in a leg /knee can be commonly seen from knee related problems, with or without injuries and medical causes such as poor circulation, inflammation, and constriction from a brace or cast. However, sometimes you can get a clot in your leg that can cause swelling in the calf. Go to er immediately to rule out a clot as this can be be fatal if left untreated.

Question 10

what can cause tightness, tingling, and slight pain behind the knees?

Accepted Answer

Bakers Cyst: behind the knee will  present in this way. (pain, tightness and tingling)  If the tingling or pain progresses 
then seek immediate care.  rarely a vascular occlusion or compartment syndrome can produce these symptoms. Even less common is this an early symptom of AIDP (in which case progressive weakness would ensue)  Orthopedic injury is typically more painful

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Had severe stiffness straightening leg.xrays showed golf ball sized calcium deposit behind knee.doc used a needle to extract fluid. causes please.

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Is there a possibility that the fluid on my knee will resolve itself? i have had fluid in there for about 8 months. my knee would give out several times a week and complete bending of the knee causes pain. but in the past 4 weeks or so, my knee rarely is

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What does it mean if you have fluid behind the knees?

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What causes briuse behind the knee?

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What are potential causes of swelling behind the knee?

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What might be the cause for a 3-year-old kid to feel pain behind his knee at nights?

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Whats the cause behind having pain in your left knee only? been having it since i was a little tll now, it just comes goes whenever it wants too...

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In last few days, i had pain behind my righ knee. i sit a lot due to my work but i'll try to stand and stretch frequently. what can cause that issue?

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What can cause inflammaiton on the back of the leg behind the knee?

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What can cause tightness, tingling, and slight pain behind the knees?

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