i can't bend my knee. no pain, just pulling through kneecap and feels "fat"-only hurts when i push a spot under my lower thigh, been 2 wks - thoughts?

Question

I have a heat spot on my right leg below my knee, im worried about a blood clot. They are giving me a ultrasound on my lower leg, is it accurate?

Answer 1

See a doctor: Mpj, If you are unable to bend your knee, regardless of pain, you should see a medical provider right away for evaluation. You could have a muscular disruption or ligament injury.

Answer 2

Could be a Baker's cyst: A Baker's cyst develops when irritation or fluid develops in the knee could be from trauma or arthritis should be evaluated by your doctor

i can't bend my knee. no pain, just pulling through kneecap and feels "fat"-only hurts when i push a spot under my lower thigh, been 2 wks - thoughts?

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