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What are supra and infrapatellar enthesophytes in X-ray report?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a knee replacement on my knee a year ago. I am doing fine but have a little stiffness. I went to the doctor yesterday to have my check done. They did an X-ray, and the results are as follows: Left knee: Total knee arthroplasty. No evidence of hardware complication. Small knee eff... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. In a normal case scenario, I would have asked you to upload your X-rays, but since you have already mentioned that you cannot, I will try to answer as far as I know. Well, yes, these are bone spurs. These bone spur... Read Full »
What could be the source of my knee pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old male. No history of ongoing medications, and do not I smoke or drink. I experienced a minor ache in my right knee yesterday. It nearly feels like it would crack. I thought I felt a little firm bump while touching my knee, but I am not sure if this is simply anatomy ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your description, you may have a condition called patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper's knee. This is a common overuse injury that affects the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia). Patellar tendinitis can cause pain and disc... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor. My 24-year-old brother pulled his patella muscle two weeks ago. He underwent surgery on it, and everything went well. Since then, he has iced his knee as needed, walked without crutches, and continues to wear his knee brace. The problem is that he is having it with the lower portion of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Muscles do not generally get weak so quickly. However, if you claim he is unable to lift below the knee, then he requires an in-person examination of both nerves and pain management. It would be ideal if you could contact your surgeon. In the event of non-surgical abno... Read Full »
A teen have discomfort in the knee after jogging. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have attached a report of a male adolescent. Every day, he would jog 6 to 8 kilometers. Two months ago, he started experiencing moderate pain in his right knee. He had stopped running for a week, but the pain continued. Also, the discomfort and swelling in his right knee persisted. Walk... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). This is a common occurrence of patellar instability. As patella is slipping to one side while bending and exerting himself, causing discomfort. It is due t... Read Full »