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My knee sometimes seems to 'pop' out of place, even makes a loud pop sometimes. then it may hurt for a couple days afterwards. it's this serious?

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Dr. Jason Boyer answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Could be: Any painfu lpopping in the knee should be evaluated. It is certainly not normal, and it could be a sign that damage is occuring to the cartilage inside the knee. An exam and possibly some imaging studies would help determine the cause and your treatment options.

Answered 1/15/2013

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