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Crackling joints
Grinding joints
My joints make noise when I move
Squeaking noise when moving joints
Noisy joints
About the Symptom
This describes sensation of grinding, creaking or cracking sound or sensation that occurs when moving a joint.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Low back pain
Possible Causes
Generally, Crackling in joints can be related to:
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
Wear and tear of the joint cartilage over time. Risk factors include repetitive joint movements and carrying heavy loads for many years.
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do your joints make creaking sounds when you move?
- How long have you had creaking joints when moving?
Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 21(4):p 214-224, April 2013. | DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-21-04-214