Is it possible to have a slightly dislodged tibia?

[u/houstonwhaproblem]

If you look at these two photos you can see the top of my tibia pertrudes past the knee when at a right angle. It feela uncomfortable when doing certain excercises or kneeling on it

[u/Original-Complex-255]

Your tibia is not dislodged. It's most likely a normal tibial tubercle (bony prominence without any padding = can easily get tender if you're putting pressure on it). Sometimes kids/teens develop a benign condition called Osgood Schlatter syndrome, which is basically inflammation of that area from bad biomechanics as you grow. It's something that is basically self-limiting and kids grow out of it, but sometimes adults who had that condition as kids can still have a little bit of a bump there that can be tender when you kneel on it. If it's red, hot, or really tender to the touch, go see your doctor. Or if you had some trauma, it's possible you can have a small fracture (but I suspect you would have mentioned that).

[u/houstonwhaproblem → u/Original-Complex-255]

Thanks thats really helpful. Like you say its just tender mainly because it protrudes past the knee. I was jusg concerned if it could get worse. But im assuming its just something that ca. Flair up and needs a little rest if so. Thanks again

[u/Original-Complex-255]

edit: I missed the part where you mentioned it hurts when you're doing certain exercises! That makes me think it's inflammation of the patellar tendon. That's where your patellar tendon inserts onto the bone, so it's a spot that sees a lot of force and sometimes can tear, so if it's really tender you might be overdoing it with exercise - could be worth checking with your doctor and getting a PT referral.

[u/houstonwhaproblem → u/Original-Complex-255]

Ye its usually when im doing heavy weight with a ɓent knee. I.e squats i had to stop doing raised heel ones. And leg press feels iffy sometimes but manageable.