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Is Surgery Needed For Arthritis In Knee With Lump Under Knee Cap?
Hi, I have been diagnosed as having arthritis in my right knee. I have had a movable soft lump slightly off centre and a little under the knee cap of my left knee, im concerned this will result in needing to have this one operated on...can you advise?
Sat, 29 Dec 2018
Hello,
Consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan.
If required you can go for an arthroscopic repair.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan.
If required you can go for an arthroscopic repair.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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