2006-06-25 03:50:15 · 10 answers · asked by David B 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I have this, I am pretty sure it has to do with the cartilage, there could be fragments of that or bone roaming around in your knee joint.
I had a mountain biking accident when I was just about to start grade 8. By grade 10 I had knee surgery to "fix" my knee. The specialist I went to see said that he had to shave part of the patella (the knee cap) and to have it rotated back to the proper position. My knee could dislocate at any time for any reason, usually I would nearly fall on my face but it was very painful when it happened as well. Needless to say the surgery was useless and I fell into the 25% that it didn't help. I am still just the same and in fact while I was pregnant I was always very concerned about it, I had a couple dislocations during pregnancy but never fell. Turns out I have in addition stronger muscles on the outside of my knee and weaker on the inside. Therapy helps some people even up the muscle strength, just no tthis people unfortunately.
You might want to get it checked out.
2006-06-28 03:17:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's possible that it is arthritis, as well as cartilage being broken and rubbing against the joint....
If you have water that occasionally builds up in the kneecap, then you may want to have it drained to release the pressure, and/or have a diagnostic surgery to determine if the broken cartilage needs to be removed, since cartilage that is floating or ripped can become jammed into your knee and cause extreme pain if you have a fall
.. and if it is arthritis, there are a few meds that can be used to assist with easing the stiffness and promotes good bones.. I have heard Gluclosamine (sp?) is good for that.. but I would check with a doc if it's bothersome...interesting description of grinding glass.. mine sounds like a low toned squeaky door that needs WD 40..
2006-06-25 04:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by Craptacular Wonderment 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem and I have had a previous injury/surgery. Have you perhaps had a previous injury? It is lack of lubrication that is needed behind the knee. You are prone to arthritis because of this, because it is obviously a weakness now and that is how arthritis develops. After a while you will get like a grinding sound, and that is called crepitis, which is bone grinding on bone. Sorry if this sounds all doom and gloom, but all part and parcel of wear and tear on our bodies and what we have done to it previously. Good luck!
2006-06-25 04:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you can hear a grinding noise which is completely normal--sometimes people's joints just pop when they move. If it's painful, you should get checked for a sprain, a strain, or for arthritis in the knee.
2006-06-25 03:52:58 · answer #4 · answered by athena1213 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
damage to the cartilage will cause the grinding but the lose of hydrogen in the joints can also be a culprit.
2006-06-25 03:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have some type of tear, degeneration, or bony injury of your knee..Did you have a recent injury?..or are you older and have arthritis?..anyway if there is pain in your knee, rest and elevate until you can be examined..
2006-06-25 03:56:44 · answer #6 · answered by FloNightingGale 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's the cartilidge in your knee breaking down.
2006-06-25 03:55:41 · answer #7 · answered by Optimistic1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need more water and exercise because the cartilage is wearing out....the only way that cartilage can remain viable is through exercise and proper hydration...
2006-06-25 03:56:38 · answer #8 · answered by mz.Tiza 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe the cartilage is gone.
2006-06-25 03:54:29 · answer #9 · answered by bryanocarr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
arthritis perhaps?
2006-06-25 03:53:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋