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A member asked:

I've been cracking my knuckles. now my joints are fat? i get exercised am healthy. is there a way to get my fingers back to normal?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Not true: Cracking knuckles does not cause joint enlargement.

Dr Rivera-Godreau agreed

Answered 4/29/2015

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