What Causes Calcium Deposits On Knees?

Posted on Mon, 24 Feb 2014

Question: Hi I have calcium deposits on my knee caps , to make things worse I am a keen cyclist and compete in races etc. I've had X-rays done to confirm it, I just want them gone in both knees I've Tried rest but doesn't make any difference. I'm a carpenter by trade so I need my leg I'm just not getting anywhere with my doctor. I think I need more bloods done to test what I may vitamins I'm deficient with or bone tests? What do you think Kind regard XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer: It could be pseudogout. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. The calcium deposits of the knee are associated with pseudogout that causes pain in the knees. The diagnosis of pseudogout is ultimately made when fluid from a joint is examined under a special microscope called a polarizing microscope. With this microscope, the calcium pyrophosphate crystals are clearly identified by their characteristic shape and colour . I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar