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Knee cracking sound

2020-12-28 17:56:33
I started having cracking/ grinding sound when I bend my knee or doing squats , but I don't have any pain .is it a serious problem?
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Not needed to worry unless it’s painful

Answered2020-12-28 21:51:52

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Hi Such sounds are quite commonly seen in perfectly normal people. If you do not have any pain associated with such sounds, you don't need to worry about them. If you get pain/fever/swelling alongwith the sounds, then do contact an Orthopaedic surgeon.

Answered2020-12-28 21:41:28

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