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A member asked:

Inflamed knee after walking small lump under kneecap?

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Dr. Kenneth Tepper answered

Tendinitis: Sounds like you are describing patellar tendinits.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 1/31/2020

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Dime size lump on my knee just to the left of my patella on my t knee. It hurts when I stand, when it is bent, when it is pushed on, and when I kneel?

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I landed on my knee now I can barely walk without pain below my kneecap and i can't straighten, bend my leg and i cant lift my leg do i need crutches?

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I was feeling below my knee, and noticed a golfball-like lump that is a little below the knee to the left (on my left knee). It is probably an inch or two below the kneecap, and then on the left side. I was wondering if this is normal to have?

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