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What Causes Cracking Noise In The Left Knee Long After A Meniscus Tear Repair?

Recently when walk down steps I have a popping sound in my left knee that I had a Meniscas tear and repaired 8 years ago. No pain but the popping noise concerns me. I work out on an elliptical machine about three days a week and do other leg exercises like lunges and squats since I’m an avid snow skier. Season around corner so I would like some advise.
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Greetings
As basic as it may sound, there is no simple answer to that question. Popping in the knee joint can range from basic laxity of ligaments to the early signs of osteoarthritis.
Considering your case, since you had a meniscal tear there is a minor chance you might progress to early osteoarthritis. The simplest way for figure that out is to get an xray of the knee joint. If that is normal, most likely it is some other cause, most of which are not very Harmful in the long run.
Hope this helps
Dr Vikas Jain
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What Causes Cracking Noise In The Left Knee Long After A Meniscus Tear Repair?

Greetings As basic as it may sound, there is no simple answer to that question. Popping in the knee joint can range from basic laxity of ligaments to the early signs of osteoarthritis. Considering your case, since you had a meniscal tear there is a minor chance you might progress to early osteoarthritis. The simplest way for figure that out is to get an xray of the knee joint. If that is normal, most likely it is some other cause, most of which are not very Harmful in the long run. Hope this helps Dr Vikas Jain