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Why is my left knee cap making these popping sounds?

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Dr. Christopher Hajnik
Dr. Christopher Hajnikanswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 19 years experience
Hard to say: Many joints make noise, and without accompanying pain, it is unlikely to be a cause for concern. Sometimes is may be an indication that there is malalignment or cartilage damage, but generally there is no relationship between the amount of painless popping and internal damage.
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