Norwalk, CT
A 16-year-old male asked:
On my left hand if i open my hands wide and stretch it out and then close it again i hear a cracking sound on the knuckle of my thumb and feel it.why?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Julan Craneanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Knuckles : Could be joints aging but if no pain no problem usually
676 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 10, 2017
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