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Why does my knee swell and pop?
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Chondromalacia: There are different potential causes of swelling and popping of the knee. Patellar chondromalacia, or irregular cartilage surface of the kneecap is a common cause. Other possilibities include a loose body in the knee, a torn meniscal cartilage, or arthritis. Orthopaedic cons ult may be necessary to assist in treatment.
Answered 4/5/2015
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Knee swelling, pop: Check with your orthopedic surgeon. Consider arthritis, meniscal tears, loose bodies, synovitis, osteochondral defects, gangion cysts, bursitis, acl/pcl, mcl, lcl sprains.
Answered 5/8/2013
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