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My 9 month olds joints pop all the time since she was born is it normal both mine and my husbands pop and we both have arthritis could that be the cause
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Which : Which joints pop? If there is popping to the hips see a pediatric orthopedic surgeon asap!
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: Popping of joints does not lead to nor is it indicative of arthritis. Popping of joints is fluid and air increasing and decreasing pressures within an enclosed capsule (joint). The air disperses and does not have any effect with inflammatory diseases.
Answered 11/22/2013
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