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

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 2/18/2014

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