Noisy knees after an ACL injury may raise fears of impending arthritis, but new research shows that these noises signal existing damage and not future decline, helping patients and clinicians separate ...

Whether your knee, shoulder, or some other body part has been popping since you can remember or the noise is more of a recent development, you’ve probably wondered what it means. Dear reader, it’s ...

The appearance of extensive soft-tissue gas after trauma is often interpreted as a sign of gas gangrene. Three patients with minor finger wounds were referred for treatment of gas gangrene because ...

Crepitus refers to the grinding sensation in one’s knee when the two bones grind against each other. It is a sign of arthritis. Treatment may not be necessary but includes lifestyle changes, ...

Neck crepitus, or popping sounds, is usually caused by joint movement or air bubbles. If neck crepitus comes with pain or ...