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What Causes Chronic Knee Pain With Crepitus?

I have a grinding noise in my right knee for two weeks and it is very painful. The pain is travelling into my groin. I can t put any pressure on it and have been put on crutches. Now I m getting really worried as my left knee is starting to do the same thing. What could be the cause. Some people are saying cartridge and others are saying arthritis my own doctor has put me on painkillers and is sending me for an MRI
Thu, 28 May 2020
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, there are various causes for the presentation of chronic knee pain with crepitus. The most common cause is age related senile changes in the joint surface, articular cartilages and surrounding structures, which pause cartilage destruction via chronic wear and tear of arthritis. Crepitus is secondary to air type material in the joint cavity in form of loose bone fragments. As rightly decided by your consultant, MRI knee joint is best and final path of diagnosis and cure accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Chronic Knee Pain With Crepitus?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, there are various causes for the presentation of chronic knee pain with crepitus. The most common cause is age related senile changes in the joint surface, articular cartilages and surrounding structures, which pause cartilage destruction via chronic wear and tear of arthritis. Crepitus is secondary to air type material in the joint cavity in form of loose bone fragments. As rightly decided by your consultant, MRI knee joint is best and final path of diagnosis and cure accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon