Noisy knees after an ACL injury may raise fears of impending arthritis, but new research shows that these noises signal existing damage and not future decline, helping patients and clinicians separate ...

Doctors refer to the cracking or popping of joints, like the shoulders, as crepitus. Though crepitus happens often, the reason that joints pop is not always clear. Cracking, clicking, and popping ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known for causing all-over inflammation and pain. It happens when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the synovium, the lining of the joints. RA can target the ...

Neck crepitus, or popping sounds, is usually caused by joint movement or air bubbles. If neck crepitus comes with pain or ...