I have a lump on the outside of my left knee, it almost feels like the head of fibula but it s been like it to different extents for years, I did break the fibula playing rugby 8 years ago an inch lower down, there is no real pain but recently it seems worse ( doing more training) and has started to hurt in the night. Do u think I may have a partial dislocation or would I be in constant pain?
Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause for painful lump on left knee-In my opinion your lump could be a mismatched fibula post-healed fracture of fibula 8 yrs back. Due to increased training strain, it is hurting you and indicates arthritic changes at the fibulo-tibular joint of the left knee. But it could be a fibular lump ? Locally-malignant and hence needs ER Ortho-Surgeon check up and needful treatment. If not treated it could increase your leg pains constantly. So do check it up from ER Or tho- Surgeon. For Final Diagnosis and treatment needs clinical data from a Doctor. And Hence for further treatment I would advise you to Consult ER Ortho-Surgeon, who would treat it accordingly. This advice is based on the facts from the history you give and needs further clinical check.Hence, I would advise you to check with ER Or tho- Surgeon. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you. Hope this would relieve your problem. Welcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good resume and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N.