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Suggest Remedy For Painful, Hard Lump Below Kneecap Due To Fall

My daughter fell off her bike when she was 8 years old , since then she has had a rock hard lump below her kneecap. Its very painfull to touch no redness or warmth and recently, she has difficulty going up stairs, says her knee feels like it gives out. No pain with ambulation or running. Have tried knee braces, ace wrap, ice, heat, lump never goes away. She is 15 years old at present. Brought it to MD attention with response of getting a hammer to knock it in! Would appreciate a serious answer. Thank you
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
** From description , this hard lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified.
It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suggest Remedy For Painful, Hard Lump Below Kneecap Due To Fall

Hello, Thanks for your query. ** From description , this hard lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified. It will take few weeks to months to get disappear. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily). I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care