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Knee injury with clicking and popping?
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Get checked: New onset clicking, popping or locking is a sign of potential mechanical pathology (a loose piece) in the knee. As we get older arthritis may present with a grinding sensation but usually not locking.
Answered 2/17/2016
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Several things.: It could be a tracking issue of the kneecap, or a meniscal tear, or a loose body, just to name a few possibilities. See an orthopedic knee specialist for proper evaluation.
Answered 2/17/2016
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Knee injury: Many knees may have clicking and popping which may not be of concern. Pain ,swelling, stiffness, locking , or feelings that the knee is unstable are more bothersome and should encourage an evaluation by a knee specialist.
Answered 12/27/2015
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