Question 1

my knee popped inwards and i heard 3 popping noises. is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Probably: You probably tore a meniscus. See your orthopedic doctor for physical exam.

Question 2

i was cleaning the floor on my knees and my left knee popped towards the side while the right never made a popping sound. is it normal for one knee to pop and not the other when they are in the same position? confused why one popped and not the other

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Knees popped: hello- the knees are not perfectly anatomically the same and so you probably leaned a little more on one side and it popped. The popping comes from cartilage or perhaps the pre-patella bursa. It may get red and painful and go see your doc if it does. thanks

Question 3

my ankles and knees pop and crack everytime i stand up or move from a seated position.  is there any way to reverse or stop the popping?

Accepted Answer

Strengthening: Working on flexibility (yoga) and strengthening the muscles around these joints can be beneficial.  However, not everything that pops is necessarily a problem.

Question 4

i am experiencing  popping or snapping sound from knee joint and knee pop. the following also describes me: knee pain. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See below: Knee pain is most commonly caused by inflammation from bursitis, tendonitis, or cartilage degeneration. Meniscus tears often cause popping and snapping.  A good physical exam and possible imaging could be used to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 5

what causes knees to pop when you sprain them?i landed a jump in a squatting position both of my knees popped and then i felt pain.i was later told that i sprained both knees. but what exactly caused the popping sound in them when the sprain occured?

Accepted Answer

: A torn ligament and a broken meniscus can create that sound with knee injury.

Question 6

medial knee pain with stiffness and popping when i walk. it can be painful at times. posterior knee pops and hurts when walking and standing. small bakers cyst. autoimmune negative. what could be causing this? been 4 wks?

Accepted Answer

: I will make this easy. You should see an orthopedic surgeon. Allow them to examine , diagnose and treat. Information is incomplete .

Question 7

i am experiencing  knee pain, knee buckling, knee pop and knee stiffness. the following also describes me: popping or snapping sound from knee joint. feel like joint is moving, getting stuck and then pop?

Accepted Answer

Ortho: consider seeing an ortho  especially if painful.  if something bad you don't want it to go too long without intervention .  and if nothing bad, you will be reassured

Question 8

my knee popped out of place. would it be safe for me to pop it in?

Accepted Answer

Let doctor do it: Go to the er and have it evaluated. A truly dislocated knee can be a serious issue.

Question 9

my knee is popping and cracking and locking, what's wrong with it? i've had a lot of issues out of my knee, it pops when i bend it or squat down, it locks at times and is hard to move, it swells and it hurts behind my knee cap and hurts a lot and causes m

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If : If you have not had an MRI i recommend you request one. It sounds like you may have a tear in one or multiple tendons, ligaments, or meniscus. If so, you will need surgery to clean the knee out so to speak and repair the damage. In the meantime you can request a steroid injection for the pain and inflammation.
Best of luck.

Question 10

cause of knees popping? they pop when i squat down and have for 3-4 years. i also have knee pain in my right knee everyday

Accepted Answer

Patellofemoral syndr: Patellofemoral syndrome common cause of popping (crepitus) in front of knee. Focus on retraining quadriceps muscles.

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My knee popped inwards and i heard 3 popping noises. is that bad?

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I was cleaning the floor on my knees and my left knee popped towards the side while the right never made a popping sound. is it normal for one knee to pop and not the other when they are in the same position? confused why one popped and not the other

A member asked:

My ankles and knees pop and crack everytime i stand up or move from a seated position. is there any way to reverse or stop the popping?

A member asked:

I am experiencing popping or snapping sound from knee joint and knee pop. the following also describes me: knee pain. what should i do?

A member asked:

What causes knees to pop when you sprain them?i landed a jump in a squatting position both of my knees popped and then i felt pain.i was later told that i sprained both knees. but what exactly caused the popping sound in them when the sprain occured?

A member asked:

Medial knee pain with stiffness and popping when i walk. it can be painful at times. posterior knee pops and hurts when walking and standing. small bakers cyst. autoimmune negative. what could be causing this? been 4 wks?

A member asked:

I am experiencing knee pain, knee buckling, knee pop and knee stiffness. the following also describes me: popping or snapping sound from knee joint. feel like joint is moving, getting stuck and then pop?

A member asked:

My knee popped out of place. would it be safe for me to pop it in?

A member asked:

My knee is popping and cracking and locking, what's wrong with it? i've had a lot of issues out of my knee, it pops when i bend it or squat down, it locks at times and is hard to move, it swells and it hurts behind my knee cap and hurts a lot and causes m

A member asked:

Cause of knees popping? they pop when i squat down and have for 3-4 years. i also have knee pain in my right knee everyday

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