Popping or Snapping Sounds
- Patients can sometimes experience crepitus in their knee or a very loud popping sound. This is particularly important if you experience sudden pain while playing sports because it is a sign of ACL injuries. In some cases, snapping sounds may not be noticeable and are not associated with significant pain. Talk to your doctor to see if you need to worry about this symptom.
- Joint stiffness: This symptom is common in arthritis, and it is usually worse in the morning and after extended periods of inactivity. Stiffness is a sensation that the articulation is locked or has become difficult to move. It is usually associated with pain or discomfort, but sometimes patients can feel stiffness independently from pain.
- Limping: Knee pain will clearly give out signs in your gait and the way you walk. Limping is a typical walking pattern and the reason why doctors would usually ask you to walk around the room to examine your gait.
The signs and symptoms associated with knee pain will help your doctor determine what condition you may have. It is important to be as accurate as possible, answer all questions truthfully, and not exaggerate the intensity of your pain to get their attention.