Question 1

there is popping on the inside of my knee up by the top end of my knee cap. what type of injury is this?

Accepted Answer

Knee popping: This popping may not be from an injury. It could be from mild wear under the kneecap called  chondromalacia or from normal tissue in the knee called a plica.

Question 2

why is my left knee cap making these popping sounds?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Many joints make noise, and without accompanying pain, it is unlikely to be a cause for concern.  

Sometimes is may be an indication that there is malalignment or cartilage damage, but generally there is no relationship between the amount of painless popping and internal damage.

Question 3

i shifted both my knee caps playing soccer a couple years ago and i am still experiencing knee pain and popping?

Accepted Answer

Ligament Tear: you may have rupture ligaments in knees

Question 4

my knee cap is dislocated n will not stop popping n snapping i saw a specailist about it how long will i have to waite for surgery to be booked ?

Accepted Answer

Patella Dislocation: The patella dislocates laterally towards the outside of the knee in people with malalignments of the patella and patella tendon. Kicking, explosive and cutting sports increase the risk. Weakness of the vastus medialis muscle that tracks the patella in the midline is a factor. The cracking is called crepitus and is a sign of arthritis in the knee cap. Patella realignment is not a surgical emergency

Question 5

my 15 yo daughter's knee keeps popping out of place then would sometimes swell. her knee cap is also able to move. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Patella instability: It is not normal for recurring "knee popping" as you describe it. It sounds as if your daughter might have patella instability which could be caused by numerous factors from underdeveloped quadriceps to a condition called Chondromalacia Patella.

I would suggest you see your GP and physiotherapist for a full assessment which would then determine future therapeutic management.

Question 6

knee pain on right side of knee cap, hurts to bend. makes a popping sound every time  i walk. can't squat down, causes unbelievable  pain.

Accepted Answer

You need to see MD: Can't help you on Health Tap you need to be examined possible xrays and other exams.  You should be examined by a Orthopedic Physician.

Question 7

pain above knee cap/bottom of quad, knee can be fine but goes through random periods of knee cap popping and giving way and being very painful. ?

Accepted Answer

Patellofemoral syn: This sounds like patellofemoral syndrome. It occurs when the kneecap is not properly tracking. At times, there can be inflammation or damage of the cartilage behind the patella. A patellar stabilizing brace, quad and hip abductor strengthening and IT band stretching can all relieve symptoms and improve biomechanics. If I can help, then join my care team at www.healthtap.com/dr-clarkeholmes

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

difference b/t chondromalacia patella or oa? knee feels sore, gets hot, swollen below the k-cap, crackling/popping noises when move. rare pain on kcap

Accepted Answer

Noises in the knee: It is rare for a person in their 20s to have OA, most of what u describe with popping , cracking with movement as well as swelling below knee cap is from chondromalacia of the patella . You should see a knee specialist . Many times some simple things can be instituted to help

Question 10

if i still have popping and catching after knee chondroplasty of the patella is that normal? still pain and swelling also

Accepted Answer

Popping id ok: Pain and swelling depends on how far put from your surgery you are. Call your surgeon with your concerns.

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Popping under knee cap

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There is popping on the inside of my knee up by the top end of my knee cap. what type of injury is this?

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Why is my left knee cap making these popping sounds?

A member asked:

I shifted both my knee caps playing soccer a couple years ago and i am still experiencing knee pain and popping?

A member asked:

My knee cap is dislocated n will not stop popping n snapping i saw a specailist about it how long will i have to waite for surgery to be booked ?

A member asked:

My 15 yo daughter's knee keeps popping out of place then would sometimes swell. her knee cap is also able to move. is this normal?

A member asked:

Knee pain on right side of knee cap, hurts to bend. makes a popping sound every time i walk. can't squat down, causes unbelievable pain.

A member asked:

Pain above knee cap/bottom of quad, knee can be fine but goes through random periods of knee cap popping and giving way and being very painful. ?

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:

Difference b/t chondromalacia patella or oa? knee feels sore, gets hot, swollen below the k-cap, crackling/popping noises when move. rare pain on kcap

A member asked:

If i still have popping and catching after knee chondroplasty of the patella is that normal? still pain and swelling also

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