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I have a lump on top of my knee and when i walk long distances it hurts from my knee down to my foot what could the cause of this be?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

2 problems: Sounds like knee effusion or bursitis(prepatellar, infrapatellar, or pes) is the 1st problem. The second problem is different: consider muscle strain, tendonits, neurogenic or vascular claudication.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 12/31/2012

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A member asked:

I have a lump on top of my knee and when i walk long distances it hurts from my knee down to my foot what could the cause of this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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