Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If my kneecap pops periodically does that mean something is wrong?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Only if painful: The patella pops quite commonly in many, if not a majority of the population. We are only concerned if the popping becomes painful.
Answered 3/23/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Not necessarily: Popping and cracking of joints do not usually indicate a problem unless it is associated with pain or a dislocation of a joint.
Answered 9/28/2016
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the burning pain outside right knee mid knee radiating down 5 inches? Also pain around kneecap with popping, grinding when bending/standing.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does liquid in the knee hurt? I have extreme swelling in the knee along with popping and slipping of the kneecap. I also I have pain along the acl?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is snapping and popping in the joint normal after having cartilage removed under the kneecap? I just had arthroscopic knee surgery. Some are painful
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If I still have popping and catching after knee chondroplasty of the patella is that normal? Still pain and swelling also
I had knee weakness for a 1 'n half month, no pain, sometimes popping, some swelling below the patella. Recently gotten slightly worse, any advice?
Im athletic & I was diagnosed with jumpers knee 3 yrs ago. It comes & goes away. But now my knee is popping above the patella. When rising from a seated position, it feels like it could give out (which it hasnt yet) Any ideas on what it could be?
Kneecap pain & popping underneath while walking after bending to ground at work 2 days ago (hrs later). Hip pain followed. Have pfps. Doc appt?
Bent my knees&as I rose my knee felt it was about to pop. Instead of popping, I felt a sharp pain behind kneecap. Been sore for 2 days to bend?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
