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.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your questions in detail. The first thing that you are concerned about is the clicking sound at the knee joint.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have degenerative changes in your knee which can cause the crackling sound of your knee.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Crackling is not a problem if you do not have any associated pain with it. But if you have pain, then you need to take care.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. The pain in your knee joints and some sounds could be due to bony surfaces rubbing against each other.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In all the joints, there is presence of joint fluid and cartilage end. When the fluid becomes dry due to age, then joint friction is heard during the bending moment.
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