A member asked:

My arm crackle and pop almost every time when i open it but without pain.it's maybe something on the joint of my elbow (upside front). what is that ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Crackle and pop: You may have an exostosis or a bone spur on your elbow causing your crackling and popping.

Answered 12/15/2013

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Fluid dynamics: There are two main schools of thought as to cause of "joint noises." first being rapid displacement of fluid in the joint, which if noise is ongoing, may be an indicator of prior injury and self-protection, which should go away in time. Second being tendon / ligament laxity causing noises (possibly so far as subluxing joint, if follow chiropractic model)--that tends to worsen over time.

Answered 12/15/2013

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