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I pull and stretch my left knee all the time to pop or crack. how badly does that damage the cartilage?
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See orthopedist: First of all physical examination by orthopedic physician suggested to figure out etiology of symptoms.Answer may be simple such as stopping certain actiity. Cartilage is best visualized with mr imaging. Obviously scoping the knee allows direct visualization of findings on mr.
Answered 4/28/2013
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