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What could happen when a person cracks their fingers every 2 minutes?
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Probably nothing: There has been no evidence that knuckle cracking leads to any problems.
Answered 1/28/2012
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Probably nothing: Cracking knuckles is more of a negative pressure phenomenon in the small joints of the hand. Probably doesn't cause damage to the joint.
Answered 4/7/2013
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