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Whenever i sit criss-crossed or on a chair withmy legs crossed my knees sometimes pop. i have to do a kick motion to fix it. its painful. any causes?
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Sublaxation: it sound that you have a sublaxation of the patella the ligament that holding the patella are loose and trying to take it out of it's place wear a knee brace and see a knee specialist before it come completely out of place
Answered 5/17/2015
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Varies: There are several possibilities. A plica on the knee is one possibility. Don't hesitate to be seen for a specific diagnosis.
Answered 6/10/2017
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