A member asked:

Went to er about 2weeks ago and dr said i tore the cartilage in my knee. now it makes a loud popping sound whenever i straighten it. what's causing that?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See ortho: A common tear to a cartilage is a "bucket handle" tear. The popping is where the handle "lifts up" and blocks the knee from moving. Kind of like a door stop. You should be seen by an orthopedist.

Answered 7/15/2019

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