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What Causes Pain Under Kneecaps In A Sports Player?

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Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015
Question: Hello! I have pain in my knees, am basketball player, the pain is under the kneecap, although, i fee pain while jumping, walking in stairs. I used to take anti-flomation pre games or practice, i notice now that my knees are not the same, i have oversize in one of them, when i checked it there is like a fat/ball near my kneecap or tendon

Can any body help me with my cas please??
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
i would need some info

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.

In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information,

i have seen the pic please upload pics of both knees so that i cn comparr

I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap.
1) did u get an xray of it?

2)) any history of trauma?

3) which is your dominant hand?

4) did you ever get orthopedic checkup?

5) any meds used?

6) any other medical issues?





Waiting for your input


Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner)

Resident M.D.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (7 minutes later)
Yes i have jumper knee : and i made some check up with dr they said its pattela tendon inflomation! / thats before 2 years then i try to make my leg stronger and practice the poin releif. But now when games are tough and league get in the end i start to notice this size of my knees, my dominant hand is right , i made exray the say there is a little calcification, but the area is soft i can move it by touching it is not connected with knee cap.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
there are a few possible causes

Detailed Answer:
hi,

thank for writing back,and putting up the picture,

i have seen the picture closely , some possibilities which can be there are as following,

1) Supra pateller or infra pateller bursitis:

This is inflammation of soft fluid bags above patella , I would encourage you to search for supra pateller and infra pateller bursa on net and see if the location corresponds with your place of swelling.

It usally occurs in dominant knee like in your case it happened in right knee as it bears so much insult and pressure.

This can be cured with anti-inflammatory meds or a steroid injection in joint,in resistant cases.

2) Patellar tendon inflammation:

This can be due to a pull or continuous insult on patella , it too,usually happens in dominant knee like you have got.

some inflammations result in calcification at the place of inflammation , an Xray may well reveal a calcified areas at an unusual place in the tendon.

3) Osteoartheritis,

This is quite nototrius in athletes and occrs due to continuous friction , pressure and deteriorating changes in joints ,

this needs to be diagnosed and meds are given with rest it usually gets cured but keeps happening again and again.


It may also occur in athletes which exert alot but don't really care about taking calcium supplements.



I would suggest you to follow it up with orthopedic surgeon this needs to be diagnosed because if there is such problem in your knee it will keep deteriorating if you keep putting pressure on your bad knee.

Things will hope get better soon but need proper management by a good professional experienced in sports related problem.

I wish you the best of health.

Best regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (37 hours later)
This is my MRI IN THE ATTATCHMENT!
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
This is simple knee strain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back,

I have read your MRI report in detail,

It is exactly confirming what i said to you,
It shows strain on pataller tendon, which could have caused deterioration, friction damage or inflammation in the tendon,

I would like to tell you that this problem is quite simple and treatable, It would need just rest and management by a good sports physiotherapist,

But for that you will have to take probably 2-3 months off from really vigorous training ,I know for a sports man it's the worst thing to ask for but without rest it won't get the time to heal up and will keep getting worsening.

You are athlete your tissues are strong they will heal better than any other person but your vigorous exertion will also cause the deterioration earlier so it's better to ask your doctor and plan a healing time-off .

Stay blessed .

Regards Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Pain Under Kneecaps In A Sports Player?

Brief Answer: i would need some info Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to Health Care Magic. I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way. In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information, i have seen the pic please upload pics of both knees so that i cn comparr I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap. 1) did u get an xray of it? 2)) any history of trauma? 3) which is your dominant hand? 4) did you ever get orthopedic checkup? 5) any meds used? 6) any other medical issues? Waiting for your input Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner) Resident M.D.