What causes lumps in knee?
Patient: hi after sport i always seem to get a lump on the outside of my right knee that sticks out quite abit, it feels quite hard. ive only really had this since i had water on the knee nearly 3 years ago now, i constatly play football and it only flares up during the game and is very distinctive after. thanks scott Doctor: Hi,dear ,Scotts,thanks for the query to my HCM virtual online clinic.Its my pleasure to help you .After the indepth study of your query My diagnosis -is -MB Cyst in rt knee.Cause of this lump-is the repeated miniscal and ligamental traumas / with resultant arthritis -is most probably the cause of this MB Cyst.Increase in it size after or during the football play-is due to the pressure changes while playing and increased joint fluid pressing it out more and flaring it up more.Still on safer side I advise you to Consult a ER Ortho-Surgeon.Dont worry and act fast.This would solve your worrysome query.Hope this would solve your query.Wellcome to my HCM clinic once again.Have a Good Day.