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I just had surgery on my left knee for a torn meniscus, my right knee is popping now? ideas?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Popping: Simple advice. Popping with no pain -- no treatment needed. Popping with pain -- needs further evaluation and treatment.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 10/6/2016

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Popping knee: Consider meniscal tear, synovitis, chondrolysis, ligament tears, loose bodies, tight capsule.

Answered 4/27/2013

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A member asked:

I just had surgery on my left knee for a torn meniscus, my right knee is popping now? ideas?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Dr Michalski agreed

Dr. John Michalski answered

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