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Fact or Fiction: Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?

December 26, 2022 00:00 AM UTC
- Updated November 05, 2025 19:18 PM UTC

Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis? Orthopedic surgeon Dr. S. Steven Yang breaks down what actually happens in your knuckles when you crack them, and offers advice for people suffering from arthritis.