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Discharged from physio as they don't know what's wrong. pain in right knee when squatting or extending also crunching/grinding sound. help?!

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See/talk to a doc: This may be patellofemoral syndrome, where altered biomechanics create abnormal tracking and "grinding" of the patella & its cartilage when moving in the groove of the end of the femur. Try a knee brace that supports the patella. Strengthening the quads & gluteus medius are important, + IT band stretching. If I can help, join my care team and virtual practice at www.healthtap.com/dr-ClarkeHolmes

Answered 7/30/2016

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