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My knee makes a loud crunching noise when hiking uphill; minor achyness above the knee after a long hike. pretty hard fall 3-4 years ago. what's up?
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Patellofemoral pain: Sounds like patellofemoral pain syndrome. You could try nsaids, quadriceps (vmo) strengthening with terminal knee extension exercises and hamstring stretching.
Answered 3/31/2016
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Chondromalacia: Most likely you have chondromalacia which is a wearing of the back of your kneecap. It could have been from your fall. Try nsaids and maybe a joint supplement. If no improvement get it checked out.
Answered 10/4/2016
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