please describe these protruding bones under my knee caps?

Question

Knee pain and feels like bone on knee cap moves or feels mushy . What could cause this ?

Answer 1

Tibial tuberosities;: Part of the leg bone (tibia) these are prominences where the patellar tendon {tendon connecting the knee c to the leg bone, to move the leg into extension (ie to straighten it)}. Sometimes in growing kids they enlarge from too much activity and be painful. They remain enlarged forever then. The condition is called osgood-schlatter disease.

Answer 2

I : I agree that without seeing your knee it is impossible to diagnose. I would recommend you see an orthopaedic surgeon for evaluation.

Answer 3

Good : Good question but impossible to answer without more details such as how big, superficial or deep, size, color, is it tender or painful etc... Did it develop spontaneously or post injury? Without knowing more, it would be prudent to have it evaluated with a good history, exam, x-rays and then possibly an ultrasound, mri, and/or attempt at aspiration. If the evaluation is inconclusive it should be biopsied by someone experienced with proper techiniques in extremity biospy. Best of luck.

Answer 4

Depends: On what you do for a living. If it is a desk job yes. If you do physical labor than it will depend if your job makes your leg pain worse.

Answer 5

Depends: Really depends on how bad the pain is. Try using Ibuprofen and tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain. Can also use ice to reduce swelling, heat can help to get rid of the bruise sooner.

Answer 6

Bad knee: Could be a torn meniscus - rec MRI to eval.

Answer 7

Usually nothing: If you are having audible noises from your knees but it does not cause you pain, swelling, restriction in motion, instability and/or difficulty weight bearing, then nothing needs to be done. Otherwise, you should see an orthopedist or a sports medicine physician.

Answer 8

You are feeling: ligaments or tendons most likely.

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