Question 1

knee popping out of socket. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You are referring to a dislocated patella, it should be corrected in orther to avoid problems associated with chronic dislocations, such as falling down(may fracture a bone)it prevent you from engaging in certain activities and sports.

Question 2

what can i do if my knee keeps popping out of the socket?

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Knees pop: What you are describing is  likely to be a dislocation of the patella.  Alternatively, there may be a loose fragment of bone in your knee.  Consult an orthopedist for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

my knees are popping and hurting a bit.. what should i do?

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Knees pop, pain: Consider evaluation by orthopedic surgeon or sports doc. Possibilities include meniscal tears, loose bodies, synovitis, or patellofemoral maltracking.

Question 4

why does my knee keep popping and giving way?

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Ligamentous injury : a ligamentous injury can cause knee instability and popping.  This should be evaluated as soon as possible.

Question 5

why is my knee popping and locking all the time?

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Meniscus tear: Knee locking and popping is not a normal phenomenon.  When it occurs it is usually due to a meniscus tear or a cartilage injury.  I would seek out a good local orthopaedic surgeon.

Question 6

my knee keeps popping and i don't understand why. help?

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Chondromalacia: There are different potential causes of popping of the knee.  Patellar chondromalacia, or irregular cartilage surface of the kneecap is a common cause. Other possilibities include a loose body in the knee, a torn meniscal cartilage, or arthritis.  Orthopaedic cons ult may be necessary to assist in treatment.

Question 7

help please! i'm having knee pain, popping and locking?

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Nonspecific: Unfortunately this is a fairly nonspecific complaint, which could be caused by several possibilities such as cartilage injury/tear, ligament injury, arthritis, cyst, etc.  You can try some stretches and anti-inflammatory meds, but see a physician if symptoms persist or are severe.

Question 8

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 9

popping a lot. is just a bad case of runner's knee? what do you think?

Accepted Answer

May not be: May need to get evaluated and possibly get an MRI to rule out a meniscal injury.

Question 10

my leg will turn when turning a corner but my knee won't and makes a popping noise  what could it be?

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Popping noise knee: Popping noise in the knee without any pain is of no serious concern as this is due to soft tissues rubbing in the knee, but if there is pain and you have had history of trauma to that knee, than you need to have it checked as that can be due to meniscus injury and you may need a MRI  to rule that out.

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