Discover why knees crack and learn when to seek medical advice from experts on knee health and persistent sounds.

If your knees crack, pop, or make that weird grinding sound when you stand up or climb stairs, you are not alone. Those noises can show up in older adults, younger people, and everyone in between, no ...

Many people’s knees squeak, crack, or crackle, a phenomenon known as crepitus. Most of the time, it’s no big deal at all. But a loud popping sound accompanied by pain and swelling indicates an injury.

Q: My knee makes a popping sound sometimes — should I be concerned? A: Knee noises can be unsettling, but they're not always a cause for concern.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: One of my knees makes an odd crackling sound (like the sound you might hear when scrunching plastic wrap) when I go down a flight of stairs. However, I don't have any knee pain.

Popping, clicking, rattling—these sounds from our joints can be unsettling, but are they cause for concern? Orthopedic specialist Chris Gee, MD, demystifies these auditory oddities, highlighting when ...

ACL tears are a common knee injury in sports. The ACL or the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, helps stabilize the knee. Tears often happen during sudden stops, twists, and awkward landings. This injury ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A previously healthy 11-year-old girl presented to the orthopedic clinic with a 6-month history of “popping” ...