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A member asked:

If my ankle cracks a lot, will this mean i will get arthritis soon?

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Cracking is usually not associated with arthritis.

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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No: Ankles can crack and pop for many reasons. If it does not hurt, we usually are not concerned with it.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/7/2019

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