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What Causes Painful Cracking Sound In Knees Of A Teenager?
MY SON ANDREW IS 14 YEARS OLD 5 7 WEIGHS 120 LBS IS A SOCCER AND BASKETBALL PLAYER. HIS KNEES HAVE BEEN HAVING A CRACKING SOUND FOR APPOXIMATELY 6 MONTHS TO A YEAR NOW. JUST STARTING TO GIVE HIM PAIN. SHOULD I BRING HIM TO AN ORTHOPEDIC DR. ? THANKS IN ADVANCE
Mon, 25 Nov 2019
Hello,
I think he may need to visit a rheumatologist not orthopedist. I think it can possibly be related to rheumatoid arthritis.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
I think he may need to visit a rheumatologist not orthopedist. I think it can possibly be related to rheumatoid arthritis.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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