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When i hold my son or bend to one side, i can occasionally feel what seems like a ligament snapping on the side?doesn't hurt but startles me.any idea?

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Dr. Jonathan Jassey answered

Children's health: All normal, sounds like bone, but actually isn't. It's ligaments that aren't strong enough or synovial fluid that you are hearing.

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

When i hold my son or bend to one side, i can occasionally feel what seems like a ligament snapping on the side?doesn't hurt but startles me.any idea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jonathan Jassey answered

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