Calcium deposit in knee

[gitargenius]

I twisted my knee playing softball on the fourth of July It popped out of the socket and then went back in place. It was/is swollen and over time developed a calcium deposit on the right side of me knee cap. It could move from there to on top of my knee cap if I pushed it under my skin. It being there prevented me from bending my knee all the way. I wore a nice knee brace up until now. One morning I woke up and the calcium deposit was under my knee cap and I couldn't extend my knee. I had to get crutches at the ER because I couldn't walk. I am seeing an othropedist on Wednesday. I didn't have insurance, that's why I didn't see a doctor before I had the deposit move. I was just wondering if anyone else has encountered such a problem? My knee seems to be getting stronger by the day and is in no pain, only when I try to extend it because it presses against the calcium. Any help or reassurance that it will be all right? This injury is killing me inside.

Joey B

[2hightofly]

Well I'm fairly certain there is a way to treat it, i'm not 100% sure how though.
Once I was hit fairly hard in the thigh, which caused internal bleeding. The bleeding then dried up and calcium deposits formed. I lost alot of mobility and strength in my leg. I went to physiotherapy and they used ultrasound massage, and some type of electro-stimulation. It helped break down the calcium deposits, and about 4 weeks later (about 8 weeks total from the time of the incident) I was fine. Not exactly the same thing, but similar.
hope you get some reassurance from this
good luck

[gitargenius]

Your problem sounds even worse than mine, more than one calcium deposit. It only hurts when my knee goes against it, so I know its the problem. Thank you so much, I will wait as long as I know it can be fixed. I really didn't think anyone would reply to that.

Joey B

[KamStriv]

Im 17 years old, senior, I developed a calcium deposit below my knee in 7th grade (Im guessing its from a football injury that year). I was told the only way to get rid of it is through surgery, but I can't afford it. Anyone know what I can do?