How to cure painful lump behind the knee?
Patient: Hello. Am experiencing a large bump behind my right knee joint. Over the last couple of months it has grown to be a real problem with lift off on my step up. Doesn t hurt to step down. Only feels a little wobbly on the way back down. Was injured about 20 years ago while riding a Harley in a Highway accident by drunk driver of a truck. My question is could the 2 be related after so long a time and also should I see a Doc about this? Don t have insurance , sure don t want to waste money or someones time if all I have to do is apply ice or heat to relieve symptoms. Whomever you are; I thank for your time and for possibly being able to give some answers as to why this is happening. Thanks, Amy Doctor: Hi,Dear.Thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.I studied your query in all its details and understood your health concerns.Cause and Remedy-In my opinion the cause of the painful lump behind knee is related to 20 yrs truck accident,which lead to arthritis of knee joint.The lump seems to be MB (Morant Baker's)Cyst on back of the knee joint.USG would fix its diagnosis.Xray knee would confirm knee arthritis.This lump needs consultation from ER Ortho-Surgeon.who would treat by medicines first or by surgical removal of the MB cyst lump.Hope this would reply your query to your satisfaction.Write Excellent review and hit thanks if this reply is liked by you and is helpful to you.Welcome for any further query in this regard to HCM.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.