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I have knee pain. symptoms include grinding, catching of patella, buckling and locking. what does it mean?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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Cartilage damage: You probably have degeneration of cartilaginous components in the joint. The most common culprit is the meniscus. Diagnosis is done by mri, and arthroscopy provides the needed clean up.

Answered 3/30/2013

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A member asked:

I have knee pain. symptoms include grinding, catching of patella, buckling and locking. what does it mean?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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