for the last ten years,have been having some crackling sound with my knees.?

Question

every time i stand up from squatting i experience some loud crackling sounds from both knees.had an x ray but nothing seemed wrong.now am to join the army and am afraid this might worsen.i dont feel pain.but the sounds are a big embarrassment.am told by friends that there could be problem with my ligaments.please help.

Answer 1

Army huh?
Did 11 years in the Marines and it resulted in my crackling knees. Hate to say, but they may not let you in with those knees. X rays do not show what they need to see. Been there done that. You may be different, but basically mine grind and crackle because there is little or no membrane that covers the backs of my kneecaps left. Also experience patellar tendonitis. Painful at times, yet constantly uncomfortable. You may want to see a doctor about it, better yet a sports medicine type doc. Crepitus I think is the term. As far as the spelling, I am guessing.

Answer 2

i dont know if this will help or not but i am a 28 year old female and my knees crack everytime i bend down then back up,my dads does the same thing so im not sure if it is hereditary..when i was younger i was taken to the doctor to have it checked out like you there is nothing wrong..i would;nt let your friends worry you my knees have never caused me pain i just have to deal with that annoying cracking sound,i hope this helps....

Answer 3

my knees have been cracking since I was 12 y.o. now 39. do not have arthritis and do not have ligament problems. It's air in the joints.
here read this www.wikihealth.com/crackingjoints

Answer 4

The cartilage in your knees is probably wearing thin. It will only get worse with time.

Answer 5

SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE ARTHRITIS. GO TO YOUR DOCTOR AGAIN AND TELL HIM YOU ARE NO BETTER