I've been having pain in my left knee for about two months now, and sometimes it makes a cracking sound when I straighten it. What could be causing this, and is surgery something I might need?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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