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Bone Cracking Sound issue knees
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have been experiencing a persistent cracking sound in my knees whenever I bend them deeply or sit with my legs crossed, and this issue has gradually become more noticeable over time. Recently I also noticed similar sounds beginning in my shoulder, which has made me more concerned about what might be causing these sensations. Although the cracking is not always accompanied by pain, there are moments when my knees feel uncomfortable and even slightly painful after repeated movement or extended periods of sitting or standing, which affects my daily routine and makes me more cautious about my movements overall.
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Because you have persistent cracking (crepitus) and knee pain in both knees - this can be pointing towards early stages of Chondromalacia Patella. It is common in young females/athletes.
A detailed history and clinical evaluation will be helpful.
Next Steps
- Get Xray knee (AP, lateral, skyline) - maybe inconclusive in early stages.
- MRI
Health Tips
- Apply Ice pack.
- Avoid jumping, running, deep squatting (high impact activities) which will worsen the pain.
- Physiotherapy to strengthen quadriceps, hip muscles and hamstrings.
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Cracking sounds are never worrisome. Only when accompanied with stiffness and pain are they worrisome.
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Start doing physiotherapy. if pain persists consult once and get the required x rays .
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Is there any morning stiffness associated or tingling and numbness
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Some blood workup
Health Tips
Start physio
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Check vitamin d level in blood
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Most likely this is Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Next Steps
Get X-ray knee (skyline view) done o get MRI knee done.
Health Tips
Start quadriceps strengthening and avoid squatting & cross-leg sitting.
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