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A member asked:

I often and subconsciously crack my knuckles and bones in my fingers and my hands, am i at risk of long term damage in my older years?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: There has been no scientific evidence that there is a risk of long term damage from knuckle cracking.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. David Tuckman answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Crack away: There is no evidence that cracking your knuckles does any long term damage.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/14/2012

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