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What Does A Painless Bump Below The Kneecap Indicate?
I'm 59 and just found a small painless bump right below the kneecap. I have increased my walking from 9 to 12 miles a week. I also started a power class with light weights, although I haven't attended been able to return to the class the last two weeks.
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
The lump below your knee cap is likely to be related to a tendon swelling or an inflammation of the bursae around the knee. This is usually related to the inflammation around the tendon or its sheath causing the pain.
The large swelling at the back of your knee could be related to a knee effusion or a soft tissue swelling like lipoma.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
The lump below your knee cap is likely to be related to a tendon swelling or an inflammation of the bursae around the knee. This is usually related to the inflammation around the tendon or its sheath causing the pain.
The large swelling at the back of your knee could be related to a knee effusion or a soft tissue swelling like lipoma.
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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