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Now I frequently hearing popping sounds from my knee I do not know why it is happening.
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The sound what you hear is called as Crepitus /?kr?p?t?s/ (also termed crepitation) is a medical term to describe the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints or a crackling sensation due to the presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue. Popping Knees and Crackling Knuckles. Occasionally hearing pops, snaps, and crackles when you bend your knees doesn?t necessarily mean you have arthritis. ... The kneecap (patella) is the small, convex bone that sits at the front of the knee, shielding the joint.
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