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My knee pops in and out a lot and getting worse what should i do ?

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Dr. Mark Rogers answered

Instability: First you need to figure out if it's your kneecap or your shinbone(tibia) shifting on your thigh bone (femur). Patellar instability can be initially treated with pt and a brace. Knees with a torn anterior cruciate ligament will need surgery to stabilize.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/1/2016

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Dr. Stuart Springer answered

Knee pops: Time to get it checked out with your orthopaedist. Any swelling involved? Does it collapse? Getting worse? Where is the pain if you have any?

Dr Villaplana and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

My knee pops in and out a lot and getting worse what should i do ?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Rogers answered

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Dr. Stuart Springer answered

Dr Villaplana and 4 doctors agreed

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