What are the bumps below my knees?

What are the bumps below my knees?

Osgood-Schlatter disease can cause a painful, bony bump on the shinbone just below the knee. It usually occurs in children and adolescents experiencing growth spurts during puberty.

What does it mean when you have a bump under your kneecap?

A bursa is a small sac of fluid that cushions a joint and helps it move easily. Bursitis of the kneecap is inflammation of the bursa found between the front of the kneecap and the skin. Kneeling for a long time can cause kneecap bursitis, which can develop into an egg-shaped bump on the front of the kneecap.

Does Osgood bump go away?

Osgood-Schlatter disease usually goes away with time and rest. Sports activities that require running, jumping or other deep knee-bending should be limited until the tenderness and swelling subside.

Is it normal for a 13 year old to have knee pain?

For teenagers, they’re often a common source of pain. While I stress with my patients that regular exercise is good for teens, knee pain is usually caused by overuse. In those cases, rest will often lead to a full recovery.

Is it normal to have a bump under your knee?

A small, tender, bony bump may develop just under your kneecap. This is where your patellar ligament attaches to your shin bone (tibia). The bump is permanent, although in time it becomes painless. Your actual knee joint is not affected, so knee movements are normal.

How do you get rid of a lump under your knee?

Generally, Osgood-Schlatter disease responds well to conservative treatment, including:

1. Rest.
2. Ice.
3. Stretching.
4. Physical therapy.
5. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (such as Ibuprofen) as needed.

Why is under my kneecap swollen?

Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa in the front of the kneecap (patella). It occurs when the bursa becomes irritated and produces too much fluid, which causes it to swell and put pressure on the adjacent parts of the knee. (Left) Normal knee anatomy shown from the side.

Why is below my knee swollen?

Bursae reduce friction and cushion pressure points between your bones and the tendons, muscles and skin near your joints. Any of the bursa in your knee can become inflamed, but knee bursitis most commonly occurs over the kneecap or on the inner side of your knee below the joint.

How do you get rid of Osgood-Schlatter bumps?

Osgood-Schlatter Disease Treatment

1. R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation).
2. Anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, to reduce pain and swelling.
3. Elastic wrap or a neoprene sleeve around the knee.
4. Stretching, flexibility, and physical therapy exercises for the thigh and leg muscles.

What age does Osgood Schlatters go away?

Osgood-Schlatter disease usually goes away when the bones stop growing. Typically, this is when a teen is between 14 and 18 years old.

Can puberty cause joint pain?

Growing pains is a term that not only applies to the emotional challenges of childhood, but to the physical ones as well. Boys and girls between the ages of nine and 14 will commonly complain of muscle and joint pains directly associated with pubescent growth spurts.

Does knee pain mean im growing?

During a growth spurt, your child’s bones may grow faster than the surrounding tendons. This can cause traction, tightness and, eventually, inflammation. Combine that with sports that require sprinting, jumping or squatting, and that puts stress on the front part of the knee at the base of the kneecap.