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2. Can Knuckle Cracking Really Cause Arthritis? We Asked ... - AOL

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   Does knuckle cracking cause arthritis? There’s a longstanding rumor that persistent knuckle cracking can cause arthritis or other hand problems late in life, but that is a myth. Both Fedorczyk ...

3. Joint cracking - Wikipedia

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   Joint cracking is the manipulation of joints to produce a sound and related "popping" sensation. It is sometimes performed by physical therapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths [1] pursuing a variety of outcomes. The cracking of joints, especially knuckles, was long believed to lead to arthritis and other joint problems. However, this is not ...

4. Acquired hand deformity - Wikipedia

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   Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus can also contribute to hand deformities by affecting the joints. Degenerative arthritis, specifically osteoarthritis, functions to evoke impaired hand function due to the gradual deterioration of cartilage.

5. Osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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   Arthrosis, osteoarthrosis, degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease: The formation of hard knobs at the middle finger joints (known as Bouchard's nodes) and at the farthest joints of the fingers (known as Heberden's nodes) is a common feature of osteoarthritis in the hands. Pronunciation /

6. True or false: Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis - AOL

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   By DR. KAREN LATIMER My ten-year-old has this very annoying habit of cracking her joints – all of them – knuckles, back, wrists, ankles. If it can bend, she can crack it. The sound ...

7. Common Causes of Arthritis for Women (& How to Treat It) - AOL

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   The joints most commonly affected can also vary by the type of arthritis. In osteoarthritis, weight-bearing joints are often involved — think knees, hips, and spine. Lifemoment / iStock