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Question: Their is swelling above the right knee, it is very difficult to bend or straighten the leg. 2 years ago I had faced a similar situation after traveling in a train and sitting for long hours, their was excess fluid accumulated above the knee which was removed by the doctor. . now the situation is not that bad, but still I feel bit pain while walking. advise me what should I do.
Brief Answer:
Inflamed bursa likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Possibilities that may need to be considered for a painful lump above the knee joint with difficulty in movement include enlarged bursa, lipomas, cysts, growths from underlying connective tissue etc.
Sometimes, a fluid filled structure just above the knee cap called supra patellar bursa is inflamed, with pain, due to some infection or trauma and the process causes fibrosis and inflammation, making a lump like structure above the knee cap.
I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the X-ray of the area affected and FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) of lump under his/her guidance.
It is best to give rest to the knee joint continue taking pain killers and using a knee cap. Keep the leg elevated in two pillows while resting. Doing a hot fomentation will also help. In case the swelling enlarges and becomes acutely tender then needs an immediate examination to rule out an infection.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Inflamed bursa likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Possibilities that may need to be considered for a painful lump above the knee joint with difficulty in movement include enlarged bursa, lipomas, cysts, growths from underlying connective tissue etc.
Sometimes, a fluid filled structure just above the knee cap called supra patellar bursa is inflamed, with pain, due to some infection or trauma and the process causes fibrosis and inflammation, making a lump like structure above the knee cap.
I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the X-ray of the area affected and FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) of lump under his/her guidance.
It is best to give rest to the knee joint continue taking pain killers and using a knee cap. Keep the leg elevated in two pillows while resting. Doing a hot fomentation will also help. In case the swelling enlarges and becomes acutely tender then needs an immediate examination to rule out an infection.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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