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Swollen knee cap, keeping makin crunch noise causing pain and difficult to walk nd sleep?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

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Patella: Consider prepatellar bursitis, patellofemoral syndrome, chondromalacia patella, patellar tilt/maltracking. Consider pt, exercise, vmo, modalities, open patellar brace, etc.

Dr Holmes agreed

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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Swollen knee cap, keeping makin crunch noise causing pain and difficult to walk nd sleep?

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