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Why does my kneecap feel creaky when i press or rub it?. only on first press or rub no pain when doing it
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Chondromalacia: Multiple potential causes, among the more common is chondromalacia, which is a softening of the cartilage on the under surface of the patella.
Answered 5/3/2016
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