A member asked:

Why are my ankles, hips, spine, hand joints and other joints cracking?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Benign: The exact reason for joint cracking is not known, but is thought to be possibly due to nitrogen bubbles releasing from the joint, or tendons/ligaments moving around the joint. Unless there is consistent significant pain or instability associated with the cracking, nothing needs to be done about it.

Answered 1/8/2015

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