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Suggest Treatment For A Large Knot Behind The Knee

My fibula has moved behind my knee, I have a large knot on my knee cap, along with sever swelling around and behind my knee. I can not bare weight on my leg. I have pain that runs from my upper thigh to my foot. What could this be. I was in a car wreck and hit my knee on the dash.
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Hello,

Large knot behind the knee can be due to the cyst (Baker's cyst). It is usually associated with Arthritis(OA/RA).

The knee may get swollen, there may be stiffness & pain. Visit ER, get physically examined, get investigations like Blood tests. CT, MRI be done to rule out deep vein thrombosis.

Get tests for RA & OA be done, get evaluated get treated at the earliest. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology (aspiration/surgery) & the severity detected.

In the meantime, use a cane or a crutch, do not strain unnecessarily, stay comfortable.

For pain take Ibuprofen or NSAIDS, if OA or RA is detected, take medications regularly & do regular exercises(knee exercise/stretch exercises).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For A Large Knot Behind The Knee

Hello, Large knot behind the knee can be due to the cyst (Baker s cyst). It is usually associated with Arthritis(OA/RA). The knee may get swollen, there may be stiffness & pain. Visit ER, get physically examined, get investigations like Blood tests. CT, MRI be done to rule out deep vein thrombosis. Get tests for RA & OA be done, get evaluated get treated at the earliest. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology (aspiration/surgery) & the severity detected. In the meantime, use a cane or a crutch, do not strain unnecessarily, stay comfortable. For pain take Ibuprofen or NSAIDS, if OA or RA is detected, take medications regularly & do regular exercises(knee exercise/stretch exercises). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician