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I get cracking sound in knee when I climb stairs. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 60-year-old, my height is 5 finch and 3 feet, and my weight is 145 pounds. I slipped three weeks ago stretching my left leg. There was pain on the left side of my left knee joint and below. I was able to walk but whenever I bend my left leg a crack or pop sound comes from the l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have degenerative changes in your knee which can cause the crackling sound of your knee. I believe your injury had caused some swelling and inflammation which has been tackled appropriately. Injection given acts as a lubricant which usually decreases the crac... Read Full »