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Swollen knee cap, keeping makin crunch noise causing pain and difficult to walk nd sleep?
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Patella: Consider prepatellar bursitis, patellofemoral syndrome, chondromalacia patella, patellar tilt/maltracking. Consider pt, exercise, vmo, modalities, open patellar brace, etc.
Answered 3/11/2013
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Chondramalacia?: Ouch! crunching of the knee cap is often caused by fluid or misalignment. Ice, rest, ace bandage for a few days. If no relief, see your favorite orthopedist for an exam and perhaps an mri.
Answered 2/20/2021
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