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Why loose body in knee joint?it should be remove or better to wait until automatically remove ..
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Hi: It will not automatically resolve on it's own. Only have it removed if it is bothering you, as in you are having trouble with that knee. This would be done through a scope by an orthopod.
Answered 5/3/2016
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Depends: A loose body in the joint is usually due to prior trauma or degenerative changes, although you would be probably be too young for the latter. Only very small ones disappear on their own. What you do about them is related to symptoms. Many find their way into a nice recess or space about the joint and do not hurt. If painful, then see your Doctor for removal.
Answered 9/15/2014
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Remove it or them.: loose bodies can do damage to your knee joint so my advice is to have it removed. it won't just go away.
Answered 4/12/2017
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Joint "mice": These loose bodies arise from trauma, often repetitive sports trauma, or arthritis. Torn menisci (cartilage) can dislodge with repeated use & cause the joint to lock. Some people have nutritional or genetic deficiencies that make their cartilage weaker, in which case you don't need much trauma to cause problems. If ur knee locks surgery is indicated. Thank you for trusting HealthTap w/ you
Answered 9/13/2014
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