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Why is my knee replacement clicking and popping
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Ayresanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
See your surgeon: As an artifical device some clicking can be normal, especially in certain designs. New onset of clicking or popping can be a sign of laxity or "patel... Read More
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6.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Scott Russinoffanswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 23 years experience
See your surgeon: Clicking in knee replacements is very common as the parts are metal and plastic(polyethylene). Popping may indicate some swelling or fluid build up i... Read More
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6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Frederick Buechel, Jr. MDanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 22 years experience
If painful get seen: Non painful clicking and popping sounds are not worrisome. It can be common to hear clicks.
If you are having pain with these sounds call your sur... Read More
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Gallandanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Knee replacement: This is typically from the piece of the implant that allows for the smooth movement between the femur and tibial pieces. If this is painful or you hav... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. James Flanagananswered
Orthopedic Surgery - Reconstruction 50 years experience
Knee click: The click is caused by metal impacting against plastic, a common finding after total knee replacement.
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Howard Luksanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 32 years experience
Metal on Plastic: The knee prosthesis we use to resurface or replace your joint is made of metal and plastic. When the two pieces contact each other it is not uncommon... Read More
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6.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Christopher Hajnikanswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 20 years experience
Normal: As it is a man-made device, it is not unusual to hear/feel painless clicking in your knee after a successful knee replacement. If concerned, have you... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Scott Slatteryanswered
Sports Medicine 33 years experience
No: Your "need' for a knee replacement depends entirely upon you and how you are feeling. Knee replacements are used for people with severe arthritis tha... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 58-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Bolestaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
See your surgeon: Check in with your orthpaedic surgeon if you are still having issues. Knee replacement can have a lengthy recovery. Your doctor can check you for prob... Read More
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4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frederick Buechel, Jr. MDanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 22 years experience
Metal touching plast: This is normal and the sound of the metal parts tapping against the plastic parts.
Nothing to worry about buy commonly asked.
As long as there is no... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tariq Niazianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 45 years experience
Could be, But I :: would like to get it checked by your surgeon, to ensure the underlying bones are not injured from the fall.
Continue exercises as long as they do not... Read More
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3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 54-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
Possibly: Have an orthopedist reevaluate the knee. These symptoms may suggest loosening of a component of the prosthesis.
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Fisheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 41 years experience
Most do: When metal and polyethylene implants separate and then come back together, it can create a 'click' in the knee. Most patients with tka will experienc... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kourosh Shamlouanswered
31 years experience
Yes.: It is completely normal, it is because of metal and plastic moving over each other.
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3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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