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What causes a grinding feeling in your knee?

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Dr. Alexander Sah answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Soft tissue grinding: Grinding can be due to soft tissues or irregularities in the knee. Most often, they are benign and painless causes of knee grinding. If the grinding causes pain or inhibits function, then it warrants and evaluation.

Answered 12/13/2020

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