Common "knee cracking sound" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Knee Cracking Sound

Crepitus is a medical term that describes a joint's popping, clicking, or crackling sound. People usually notice crepitus in their knees, but it can also happen in other joints like the shoulder, elbow, or neck. Crepitus is generally harmless and occurs when air seeps into the soft tissues around the joint. Osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, torn cartilage, and joint replacement. Exercise, diet, weight management, nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs, and physical therapy may help manage symptoms.

All knee cracking-sound Q&A

Few of my joints are popping. How to make it go away?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern. The issue what you are narrating could be due to poor movement control in the joint. Do not worry.

Answered By

Sreenivasa Rao

Is there any surgery to fix Osgood-Schlatter disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Osgood-Schlatter is a problem with the apophysis of the tibia where the patellar tendon attaches.

Answered By

Dr. Atul Prakash

Are knee cracking sound and vitamin D deficiency correlated?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hope this message finds you in good health. You are right. The cracking sounds that you hear in the joints are due to calcium and vitamin D deficiency.

Answered By

Dr. Patil Mahaveer Jingonda

Do swelling, popping, and cracking occur in knees while running after ACL and PCL injury a month ago?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your knee might have got a jerk while you are chasing the dog, as your weight is a little high as per your height.

Answered By

Mohammed Wajid

Does a bad posture cause cracking joints at a very young age?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. All these symptoms are due to tightness of the muscles.

Answered By

Shakti Mishra

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.