That satisfying pop from knuckles or unexpected crack from knees during stretches often puzzles both medical professionals and patients alike. While these sounds can startle or concern some people, ...

Have you ever heard the term crepitus? Probably not! But you do experience it every day. Crepitus is the grating, grinding, or crackling sound that accompanies the sensation produced by movement of ...

Occasionally cracking your knuckles or other joints is very common and usually not harmful. If it is accompanied by pain or swelling or follows an injury, it may be caused by an underlying condition.

As people age, their ability to regenerate bones decreases. Fractures take longer to heal and diseases like osteoporosis only add to it. This represents a serious health challenge to the aging ...