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What Causes Painful Lump On Knee?
have a lump on my left knee has been there for over 7 years it has recently started hurting and came a pointier lump .I hurt my knee years ago and only now have I had trouble with it ... what do you think this is and what would have to be done to fix this issue?
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
Hello and welcome.
If the shape of the knee joint or bone in he region (patella) has changed then this could be arthritic changes, changes associated with serum acid levels, osteophytes, etc. An x- ray of the region will be required and if there are any changes related to the ligaments of support in the region then your doctor may even order an arthroscopic evaluation. A few blood investigations like CRP, RA factor, ESR, serum uric acid, etc; will be required.
Best wishes.
If the shape of the knee joint or bone in he region (patella) has changed then this could be arthritic changes, changes associated with serum acid levels, osteophytes, etc. An x- ray of the region will be required and if there are any changes related to the ligaments of support in the region then your doctor may even order an arthroscopic evaluation. A few blood investigations like CRP, RA factor, ESR, serum uric acid, etc; will be required.
Best wishes.
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