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Lump on my Knee.

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ray85827
ray85827

Hi Everyone,

I had a total knee replacement in February this year had lots of pain and stuff over the last couple of days I have noticed a lump just under my new kneecap that is quite firm not sure what it might be and hoping someone here might. Pictures for reference.

Regards

ray

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  • johnny17592
    johnny17592 ray85827

    Posted

    Hi Ray

    if it's under your kneecap you should seek help if its under your skin it's probably scar tissue hope all goes well.

    • ray85827
      ray85827 johnny17592

      Posted

      I tend to agree Johnny that it might be scar tissue as it does not hurt.

      Thanks for the reply.

  • laurel65763
    laurel65763 ray85827

    Posted

    TKR May 2, 2017 I noticed a lump just under my kneecap too a couple weeks ago. I'm wondering if it's part of the new joint. It doesn't hurt feels kind of square. Probably didn't notice it until the swelling went down. I see the surgeon next Wednesday for 13 week post op will let you know what he says.

    • gerianne_69769
      gerianne_69769 laurel65763

      Posted

      Good that you're seeing your surgeon next week. I'm 8 months post op and don't have any lumps around my knee. Swelling when I over do it...but no lumps.  Please let us know what he says. 

  • jackie2211
    jackie2211 ray85827

    Posted

    Hi Ray 

    I went to see my consultant yesterday and I have a similar lump. I had X-rays and a scan and he told me it was fat tissue that had come through a hole in the surgery line. He isn't going to do anything about it as it doesn't hurt. He said it won't go away though and I will always have it.  X

  • Guest
    Guest ray85827

    Posted

    Looks like a swollen bursa. Although bursa can be aspirated,if not causing pain they leave a lot alone. Google location of bursa in the knee. Many people on this forum have heard of or experienced Bakers cysts.

    Hope it helps.

  • ray85827
    ray85827

    Posted

    I saw my consultant today, it appears that there may have been some movement in the new knee components namely the femoral component I now have to have a scan to confirm this as ex-ray not enough to be sure. I saw the ex-rays and I am convinced that there has been some misalignment, what with suffering a blood clot when I had my operation I now have to go through this with the possibility that I will have to undergo more surgery to correct things! I am not a happy bunny!!
    • johnny17592
      johnny17592 ray85827

      Posted

      Hi Ray

      I bet your not happy but maybe you wont have to go under the knife maybe they can do micro surgery

      if so it should be a lot less painful and a faster recovery time .

      I wish you all the best of luck and hope all work's out keep ua informed.

    • ray85827
      ray85827 johnny17592

      Posted

      If the knee component has moved or become loose I doubt that micro surgery will rectify it, I suspect it will be full surgery as the part that appears to have moved is hammered over the bone and some sort of surgical cement is used to keep it in place. I was luck that the blood clot was discovered while I was still in hospital it could have been fatal if it had happened at home. All in all I am well brassed off I survived a heart attack in 2015 which resulted in bypass surgery so got away from the grim reaper twice now, hope my luck isn't going to run out!

    • johnny17592
      johnny17592 ray85827

      Posted

      Your still here to tell the tale Ray

      if you have to have surgery i wish you all the luck in the world and hopefully all will go to plan you have been through a lot stay strong buddy and keep me informed of your progress if you dont mind

      All the best.

  • laurel65763
    laurel65763 ray85827

    Posted

    Saw my surgeon last week and had x rays done. He said the lump under my kneecap is part of my fibula which I couldn't see until the swelling went down. It doesn't hurt and isn't obvious except when felt. 

    I hope your procedure goes well and you heal quickly!

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