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Re: [AT-L] Knee pops
Sandra writes:
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> Has anyone else had problems with knee pops on climbing? Used to be just on
> steep climbs, now it happens to me too frequently, including just climbing
> the stairs. I had a bone scan two years ago but nothing showed, not even
> arthritis. Knee makes a cracking sound and feels like a bone is slipping.
> Worried about this re:long distance hiking. Suggestions/comments? - Sandy
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> Sandra Downs <downs@nb.net>
> Pittsburgh, PA Visit Cyberwall! http://www.nb.net/~downs/
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Sandra,
I have heard of a disorder called Patellar Tracking Disorder in which the
patella does not move smoothly along the knee joint. It can be caused by
a variety of reasons such as differences in cartilage density as well as
tightness in tendons/ligaments that surround the knee and pull the
patella off-track. I don't know if there is a satisfactory treatment for
the disorder. I have the same problem but only when I am standing up
from a deep knee bend or the like. I don't know if it's really a problem
but you might want to mention it to your doctor on your next visit. Good
luck!!
Jason
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