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My knees have always clicked when bent. is this bad?
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No: Clicking and popping sounds that dont cause pain are nothing to be alarmed about. This is usually tissues rubbing causing a sound or a tendon or ligament rolling over a bony edge making a snapping sound. Painful clicking or popping is a sign of potential meniscus tears or cartilage tears, tissue overgrowth, scar tissue bands, loose cartilage pieces and should be checked by your orthopaedic doc.
Answered 7/9/2015
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Generally no: Clicking is not unusual. If it does not produce pain, then do not worry.
Answered 10/24/2017
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