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Always told as a kid that cracking your knuckles led to arthritis or other hand problems i still have a bad habit of it to this day, is it bad for me?

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Dr. Blake Miller answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: No, hasn't been shown to be detrimental.

Dr Goldenberg and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/6/2014

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A member asked:

Always told as a kid that cracking your knuckles led to arthritis or other hand problems i still have a bad habit of it to this day, is it bad for me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Blake Miller answered

Dr Goldenberg and 3 doctors agreed

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