• William F. Scully III MD
  • William F. Scully III MD
  • William F. Scully III MD

What makes joints pop and crack and is it a sign of disease?

Joints emit a variety of noises, including popping, snapping, catching, clicking, grinding, grating and clunking. The technical term for these noises is "crepitus", from the Latin "to rattle".

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Source: Medical Xpress

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Association
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons