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Is there an explanation for why my knees always crack when i bend them? it tends to happen mostly in a crouching position or doing bending exercises

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Dr. Peter Tomasello answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See below: You're describing a common condition in females called chondromalacia of the patella. There are a multifactual causes of this condition and different treatments depending upon the severity and response to treatment. I suggest you google the name above and go have an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon. Good luck thank you.

Dr David agreed

Answered 2/17/2015

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