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Can somebody give me advice: my knees have bewn cracking/hurting for almost 5 years?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Many possibilities: Sound coming from the knee could be due to tendon, cartilage, meniscus, or bone abnormalities. Have it evaluated by your orthopedist and find out why it is making that sound.

Answered 3/16/2014

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A member asked:

Can somebody give me advice: my knees have bewn cracking/hurting for almost 5 years?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Payam Rafat answered

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