Crepitus is a general term for the crackling or popping sound made by a joint. This is typically caused by cartilage or soft tissue rubbing against a joint during movement, although it can also be triggered by pockets of air building up in...
Studies show that with diseases like osteoarthritis, the protective cartilage can deteriorate and cause the bones in the knee to grind against each other. This often produces a crackling or popping sound called crepitus, which can be...
↑ https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis/crepitus About This ArticleCo-authored by: Jonathan Frank, MD Orthopedic Surgeon & Joint Specialist This article was co-authored by Jonathan Frank, MD. Dr. Jonathan Frank is an Orthopedic Surgeon based in Beverly Hills, California, specializing ...