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, ...

It’s a quiet morning. You lace up your shoes, step outside and begin a brisk morning stroll. But as you take those first few steps, there it is, a faint grinding noise, almost like the crunch of ...

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 ...

Cracking, clicking or popping knees are a common occurrence, particularly as the body ages. There are many reasons why knees make this sound, including cavitation. When standing up from a squat or a ...

Objective Knee crepitus, the audible crackling or grinding noise during knee movement, can be experienced across the lifespan and create concern for underlying pathology. Our systematic review aims to ...

Knee clicking, or crepitus, is often harmless, caused by air bubbles or tendon movement. However, persistent clicking with ...

Bob and Brad explain what patellofemoral pain syndrome or kneecap pain is, the possible causes, and the signs and symptoms ...

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 ...

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 ...