Knee Clicking – What should you know?

You can hear some knee clicking, snaps, crackles, and pops when you straighten or bend your knees. It may also happen when you go down or climb the stairs. These sounds are usually termed crepitus. If you experience knee clicking sounds with knee pain, it may be a sign that you need to contact your doctor and look for any underlying medical problem.

Causes of Knee Clicking

  • Arthritis

Osteoarthritis can rupture the cartilage that cushions your joints. This can result in pain and inflammation and make your joint crunch with knee-clicking sounds.

  • Ligaments

The tendons and ligaments near the knee joint can stretch slightly while passing over a bony lump. When they snap into their place, it can create a clicking sound in your knee.

  • Patellofemoral instability

All bodies are different and so the various components and tissues that constitute the knee differ among individuals. This can make your knee noisier in comparison to another person.

  • Gas bubbles

There can form some bubbles in your synovial fluid that burst whenever you bend the knee.

Treatment for knee clicking

  • Practice exercises to strengthen the knees and legs.
  • Try to remain flexible by performing flexible stretches. It helps to prevent injuries.
  • Wear shoes that fit you properly.
  • Being overweight can cause knee arthritis, so try to maintain a healthy weight.

If you are exercising too much, shorten the time of your workout to reduce knee pain.

When to see a Doctor?

Knee-clicking sounds do not pose a serious risk to one’s health. However, if you experience other symptoms along with knee pain, you will need to contact a doctor immediately.

Conclusion

You can reach out to the best knee pain doctor in Pune by contacting Dr. Vikram Rajguru at the Prolotherapy Clinic, in Pune.

About

Dr. Vikram Rajguru is one of India’s first Interventional Regenerative Orthopedic and OrthoBiologic surgeons. He is one of a handful of surgeons in the nation that is both an Orthopedic surgeon in Pune and an expert in the field of Interventional Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.

The Prolotherapy Clinic (PTC®) was founded by Dr. Vikram Rajguru as a response to the shortcomings so evident in traditional medicine, which largely places a premium on high patient turnover while neglecting long-term health care. PTC® is India’s first center dedicated to practicing regenerative procedures like Prolotherapy in an Orthopedic clinical setting.