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What are the treatment options for painful popping of the left knee joint mainly the acl?

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Dr. Thomas Kennedy answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Evaluation: There are many possible causes of painful popping of the knee (chondromalacia patella, meniscal tears, intra-articular loose bodies and instability of the joint secondary to ligamentous injury) and the appropriate treatment will be determined by the diagnosis. A visit to an orthopaedic surgeon should give you an answer.

Dr Michalski and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/1/2015

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