Crepitus refers to the grinding sensation in one’s knee when the two bones grind against each other. It is a sign of arthritis. Treatment may not be necessary but includes lifestyle changes, ...

Your knees crack when you stand up, but you dismiss it as normal aging or leftover effects from old sports injuries. However, researchers have discovered that certain knee cracking patterns can ...

Whether your knee, shoulder, or some other body part has been popping since you can remember or the noise is more of a recent development, you’ve probably wondered what it means. Dear reader, it’s ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: One of my knees makes an odd crackling sound (like the sound you might hear when scrunching plastic wrap) when I go down a flight of stairs. However, I don't have any knee pain.

It’s common for the knees to get a little noisy on occasion, so hearing a “crack” during your hike or yoga class shouldn’t be worrisome. However, knees that pop, click, or crackle frequently may be ...

Knee clicking, or crepitus, is often harmless, caused by air bubbles or tendon movement. However, persistent clicking with pain, swelling, or instability signals underlying issues like meniscus tears ...

Whether your knee, shoulder, or some other body part has been popping since you can remember or the noise is more of a recent development, you’ve probably wondered what it means. Dear reader, it’s ...

A harmless form of knee clicking, medically known as crepitus, occurs due to tiny air bubbles trapped in the joint fluid. These bubbles release during movement, producing a popping or clicking sound ...