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Why do my knees make a popping sound when i straighten my leg out after having my legs bent for a short period of time? is this a bad sign?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NOT NECESSARILY: This is a sound from HEALTHY CARTILAGES in your knees and is of no importance UNLESS you are experiencing PAIN, SWELLING, LOCKING,or BUCKLING >If any of those symptoms exist ..see an ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 3/6/2018

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