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What Causes Indentations On Knee Cap?
Question: My husband has indentations on his knee cap. They appeared out of the blues. He has not leaned on anything to make them. What could cause this?
Brief Answer:
Can be tendonitis or osteoporosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The indentation on the knee cap can be due to a recurrent injury to the area or tendonitis or osteoporosis. It is best to get an X-ray of the area done to find out if it is related to a bone pathology. A direct examination is needed for proper diagnosis. Do consult your orthopedician for the same.
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
Can be tendonitis or osteoporosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The indentation on the knee cap can be due to a recurrent injury to the area or tendonitis or osteoporosis. It is best to get an X-ray of the area done to find out if it is related to a bone pathology. A direct examination is needed for proper diagnosis. Do consult your orthopedician for the same.
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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