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What Causes Cracking Sounds When I Bend Down Knees?
Question: why when I bend down both knees crack every time. and if I lay on my stomach and bend my knees backwards they make a popping sound
Brief Answer:
Can be due to decreased joint lubricants.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The painless crackling of the knees and popping sound can be due to a decrease in joint lubricants. Rubbing of the articular surfaces during the movement causes such sound.
You don't need to worry if there is no associated joint pain; but you have to do some conditioning exercises to improve the overall integrity of the joint - stronger muscle will take the weight of the joint and help to reduce the pressure on articulating surfaces, thus preventing any damage to the joint.
Taking a few joint lubricant supplements like Glucosamine and chondroitin will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to decreased joint lubricants.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The painless crackling of the knees and popping sound can be due to a decrease in joint lubricants. Rubbing of the articular surfaces during the movement causes such sound.
You don't need to worry if there is no associated joint pain; but you have to do some conditioning exercises to improve the overall integrity of the joint - stronger muscle will take the weight of the joint and help to reduce the pressure on articulating surfaces, thus preventing any damage to the joint.
Taking a few joint lubricant supplements like Glucosamine and chondroitin will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
my knees have nothing but pain even just walking. I have had 4 surgeries on my knees
Brief Answer:
Due to arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If it is painful then arthritic and inflammatory changes in the knee joint are likely. Rest, hot compress and pain killers with joint lubricants will help. Get an MRI scan done to find the extent of problem. Local steroid injections can also be considered if the pain is persistent.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Due to arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If it is painful then arthritic and inflammatory changes in the knee joint are likely. Rest, hot compress and pain killers with joint lubricants will help. Get an MRI scan done to find the extent of problem. Local steroid injections can also be considered if the pain is persistent.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I've tried every injections and pain medication and anti-inflammatories. every woman on my mother's side has had both knees replaced
Brief Answer:
You may also need a replecement.
Detailed Answer:
If you have already tried all these then you may also need a replacement. Do consult an orthopedician for the surgical treatment.
Regards.
You may also need a replecement.
Detailed Answer:
If you have already tried all these then you may also need a replacement. Do consult an orthopedician for the surgical treatment.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
if it was needed would they do it at my age 31
Brief Answer:
Yes they can consider it.
Detailed Answer:
They can consider doing it at your age if all the other treatment options are not helping you and the pain and restriction in movement is immense.
Regards.
Yes they can consider it.
Detailed Answer:
They can consider doing it at your age if all the other treatment options are not helping you and the pain and restriction in movement is immense.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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