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My left knee pops. it makes a noise everytime i bend it. pain comes and goes. what is wrong with it?

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Hard to say: But it could be a torn meniscus. Have your doctor examine it. If it is a torn meniscus and the pain is bad, you might benefit from arthroscopic surgery. Consult with an orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 5/15/2013

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