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My knee clicks when i bend it, what can it be?

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Variable: Cartilage, meniscus, arthritis, pica, malalignment...Etc give more info.

Answered 11/17/2016

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Clicking knee.: A knee that clicks when moved through its range of motion can be revealing pathology in a meniscus, cruciate ligament or patella to name a few. This could be degenerative or related to previous trauma. A work-up would be wise - xray, MRI.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/26/2017

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