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My son has developed abnormal bone growth just above knee. It is not hurting him, neither obstructing any movement of the limbs, but still is concerning. Please advise what should be done?

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This may a type of benign bone lesion. Usually it remains without causing any problems. Sometimes it causes pain, bursa formation and restrictions of joint or pressure symptoms. It may show rapid grow ...  Read More

Arthritis and knee cap problem and want to consult for knee cap replacement. So i want an appointment for good orthopaedic.

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I am having a groeth of extra bone near the knee ,dr suggested me to opt minor operation and should remove the extra bone,is there any solution for my pbm instead of operation

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My Dad went with surgery after he met with an accident falling from 30 feet height, and recently few months he suffering with pain while stairs down, siting long. Where he was diagnosed and suggestions are to replace knee, which isn't right decision from my view point when i see his x-ray. so we want consultation to help us understand the situation

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Looks like arthritis of the knee Depends on duration of pain level of disability amount of joint damage on x ray and any treatment attempted for the same. ...  Read More

Can any doctor help me n tell me what are the treatment methods for gap in the bones of knee... Or can gap between the knee bones will be filled by wearing knee cap on regular basis.. What r the benefits of wearing knee caps in knee bone Gap situation...

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The gap in knee joint reduce. With knee support like knee cap etc only support to the surrounding knee musculature can be given, it has no link with gap in knee joint. The gap in knee joint cannot be ...  Read More

My son had 1st episode of knee cap dislocation on 3rd NOV 2015. HE WORE SUPPORT BRACE AND THEN HINGED BRACE. Braces were removed and he was fine. 2nd episode again on 27 March 2016 while playing.....he played football in park..wearing recurrent dislocation brace we consulted in GMCH 32 AND PGI ...They have suggested MPFL reconstruction surgery. we

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He should undergo surgery as there are nonbony options available. Repeated dislocation can cause early arthritis and damage of patellofemoral joint. ...  Read More

Hi, I recently went hiking. But ever since i returned i have been feeling a slight distress below my knee cap(joint). As there was no swelling and am still able to walk i suspect there is no bone injury. However there is a constant pain in my knee. Hence suspecting injury in the ligameny. Kindly suggest. Awaiting your reply

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Hi as per history that you have shared ... It cannot be a ligament injury/tear .. should be spasm of quadriceps or strain over quadriceps tendon.. Try stretching exercises to quadriceps muscle and reg ...  Read More

Its been 4 days since i had to jump in order to avoid a car and i felt a sort of cutting pain in my left knee cap, since then i feel my knee as if it bends in a more elastic manner, and i think the weight is shifted more on to my right leg, i sometimes feel slight discomfort when walking and after walking for a extended period of time my left leg f

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Consultation an orthopaedic surgeon, maybe a ligaments pull,tear,etc, ...  Read More

My knee cap became very thin. Im using medication. Is it advisable to undergo surgery as I heard it should be repeated every 10 years.

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Hi,hope you are not in a lot of pain. What do you mean by saying that your knee cap is thin ? Do you mean that the cartilage is worn out ? It is very unusual at your age. You might have chondromalacia ...  Read More

Getting knee pain around the knee cap It is increasing as well. And it is kind of acute pain, and no difference in pain whether I am running or not. Only in the right knee.

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knee pain in young is now getting common indicating some sort of cartilage stress mainly on undersurface of your knee cap (patella). Do isometric quadriceps exercises, avoid squatting, sitting cross ...  Read More

I am facing pain while squating and climbing stairs in my knee,what should I do please suggest? Xray reports shows I have tiny bone spur in my right knee.

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Needs evaluation xray/ mri ...  Read More

Sir, Iam suffering early stage oa Iam using daily knee cap for daily 6 to 8 hours in work place, While standing and staircase climbing time. Present iam gettting some pain compare last month My dout. Using knee cap daily 8 hours any problem. Thank you sir.

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Not a problem but need to have calcium supplements.. further evaluation & treatment required. Connect me ...  Read More

Hi i wanted an inquiry regarding knee bone grafting surgery! can you help me about the overall cost, complications and the procedure?

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Kindly discuss your symptoms and disabilities in detail. ...  Read More

Knee pain in the left knee.. and behind the knee ..also above knee cap when I sit or stand..mri is normal.. highly active with 2 kids 2yrs old n 5yrs old ..weight 62kgs 163cms

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Early changes of joint space narrowing. Hot water bag massage Vitamin d supplement Powergesic gel application Avoid stressful activities with affected knee ...  Read More

My husband 38 is suffering from lower back buttocks pain ( when sit ) and pain below knee cap , he is continuously following rheumatologist from last 3 years , his Ra anti CCP ANA ENA HLAB27 TTG is negative MRI of si joint and pelvic was normal (2022) Bone scintography ( 2022) normal Every after 2 month rhuematologist call him to follow up ,ESR CR

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My mother a 79 year old diabetic lady is experiencing stiffness and pain in her knees due to spending more time on bed and lesser movements .She has osteoporosis and osteoarthritis both.What exercises can help her and can knee cap help ease pain and stiffness and allow better movements?

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

From last 4 days a sudden bony lump appears below knee cap which feel like hard bone to touch pain majorly on touching otherwise movement normal and Mild pain some time while bending or walking presently doing ice compression twice a day

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X ray looks normal. Kindly consult nearby Orthopaedian. ...  Read More

From last 4 days a sudden bony lump appears below knee cap which feel like hard bone to touch pain majorly on touching otherwise movement normal and Mild pain some time while bending or walking presently doing ice compression twice a day

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

Hello doctor my age is 24 but now a days i am facing knee bone cracking problem daily so what i to do right now to stop these problem

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Avoid knee bending Take vitamin d supplement ...  Read More

 I attached pics.. on this particular area( below knee cap) started paining suddenly. Maybe the area is swelled. when I bent my leg or extend my leg, when I press the area i feel the pain, also while walking I feel the pain, facing difficultly while walking. I did some squat exercises with and without weight yesterday. 

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Kneeling could overstretch that area. There is a bursa there which be irritated. Icing, Ultrasound could help. Please visit a local physiotherapist for assessment ...  Read More

My son is 3 years old. His knee bones are slightly out of shape. Bones moves outward and. When he runs he falls sometimes and not run like normal. His feet are also flat. I am worried about having bones deformity and rickets. Because weak muscles and no weight gain. So how to confirm whether he has any bone deformity or not. What diagnosis to take

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I would like to examine your son before I suggest any investigation or any treatment. ...  Read More

Bone graft happened in July 22 and this is xray from September 22. Please suggest if you can see bone growth.

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Kindly consult your doctor who has operated. ...  Read More

Bone graft happened in July 22 and this is the xray of September 22. Please suggest if you can see bone growth.

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

Hi, My wife started to have a growth 1 or 2 months ago on the wrist. It is hard like a bone growing extra. It is painful now while holding our baby and feeding or carrying Attaching pictures of the same. Can you please suggest what should be the course of treatment for it. Regards, Nags

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This is usually a Ganglion cyst. You need to see an Orthopedic surgeon. If it's causing her trouble then fluid in it needs to be aspirated. ...  Read More

Both ankle bones overgrown with pain X ray taken report not available using tabs etofreeer600 , cap tendopro for the last one month but no relief

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Send photo of your complete treatment record need some blood test Consult me having 42 years expertise Chandigarh Govt Retired —-search browse on Goggle or practo website Dr Rajinder Sharma Senior Or ...  Read More

I have a bump here below the knee on both my legs. But on the right leg there has been pain while putting pressure on that knee as i got hit very hardly there by someone else s knee at that spot. But bumps are there on the bone on both legs. Is it bone cancer ? I got anxiety thinking about that

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Do x ray right knee ...  Read More

My husband had bone grafting in his tibia last month. I have attached last month x ray and today's x ray, please suggest if bone growth has happened.

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It's early to comment on the bone regeneration. However from the xray I can deduce that the nature of the injury must be severe. ...  Read More

My daughter who is 4 year old as per wrist xray her bone growth is delayed 2 years Her current height is 95cm and weight is 12.5 kg. Please suggest treatment for same

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Height is some less but have to see mother father height For weight give pediasure ...  Read More

Hi sir I am getting bone pain so with out any negligence I have taken X-ray of bone and could see some bone growth and then I am feeling very scared of cancer. Could you please confirm is it benign of malignant how to find out and one of the orthopedician confirms no need to scare it is not cancer but for second opinion I have mentioned here X-ray

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The X-rays you have sent have so many unwanted shadows.sent proper xray. MRI is confirmatory. ...  Read More

Hi sir Recently I am getting bone pain very minor but with out any negligence I went to orthopedician and have done X-ray and could see bone growth from then I am feeling very scared of cancer. Can you please confirm if it is cancer or not how to confirm whether it is benign or malignancy and currently I am in Hyd location Thanks Dileep

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Biopsy from growth needed. Consult to orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

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