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What Causes Clicking Of Knee When Climbing Stairs?

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Posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Question: Hello, I've been experiencing knee clicking for a month now every time i walk up the stairs. there is no pain or tenderness whatsoever. I noticed that if i hold the patella in place with my hand and go up the stairs it doesn't click. what does that mean?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to decreased joint lubricants.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The clicking is due to the sound of patella striking the bone surface. This can happen due to minor decrease in joint lubricants or a capsular inflammation. If it is not associated with any pain then there is no need to worry. You can start with joint lubricant supplements like glucosamine or dycerin to take care of this problem. Using a pair of knee supports 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
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What Causes Clicking Of Knee When Climbing Stairs?

Brief Answer: Can be due to decreased joint lubricants. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The clicking is due to the sound of patella striking the bone surface. This can happen due to minor decrease in joint lubricants or a capsular inflammation. If it is not associated with any pain then there is no need to worry. You can start with joint lubricant supplements like glucosamine or dycerin to take care of this problem. Using a pair of knee supports 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