By:Rachel Brakke, MD, Physiatrist Peer-Reviewed Crepitus, sometimes called crepitation (krep-i-tay-shen), describes any grinding, creaking, cracking, grating, crunching, or popping that occurs when moving a joint. People can experience crepitus at any age, but it becomes more common as people...
Crepitus in an odd location, like the neck, lungs, or chest. Acute or chronic pain on or around the joint. Crepitus in a bone or muscle instead of a joint. Frequent or persistent popping sounds with no noticeable improvement after moving. A fever, or chills. 2 Get a physical examination...