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 ...

The human body makes strange noises when something’s amiss. A growling tummy can mean you're low on food. Wheezing from the chest can imply a respiratory infection. So when your knees make snap, ...

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 ...

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, ...

New research finds no link between having noisy knees and a future risk of joint problems in people recovering from knee surgery. Reading time: Reading time 2 minutes Here’s some potential good news ...

Self-reported knee crepitus — an audible crackling or grinding noise during knee movement — was associated with full-thickness cartilage defects in the patellofemoral compartment 1 year after anterior ...

You’re halfway into a squat or lunge, and your knees start spazzing out. They crack, pop and pretty much create their own less-than-pleasant workout soundtrack. Called crepitus, this crackling 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 ...