bumbs on my thigh above my knee after surgery

[mtlabchick]

I had knee surgery on 9/23/09 and i was wondering why i have two hard large bumps on my thigh just above my knee?  Also my knee is so stiff... the more i do my exercises the more stiff it gets... I was wondering if this was normal after artho knee surgery? My knee gives out more now than before the surgery and now my knee wants to lock if i don't step just right.

[mtlabchick]

Thanks for the info...also one more question ... is it weird that i cant flex my thigh muscle as hard as i try it just wont flex....... its seems as tho the hard bumps are stopping it...... let me know if that makes any sense

[Michael L Gross, MD]

This probably due to retained fluid in your knee.  It is not uncommon after knee surgery, and not necessarily a cause for worry.  Keep using ice, NSAID's if allowed, and make your surgeon aware.  He may want to drain your knee if it persists.