passing over a bony prominence or the surface of two bones moving over one another. The knee joint commonly presents some form of mild crepitus in people over 30. This is referred to as normal wear and tear and occurs as we get older and continue to use
on the paratenon.SignsYour doctor may also be able to demonstrate crepitus, a crackling sensation in the tendon between finger and thumb as the ankle is moved.Medical investigationsSoft tissue x-ray should confirm what is already obvious, but may also show
) will undoubtedly worsen the pain. Sometimes the irritation gives rise to crepitus, the crackling sensation that occurs with movement.What else could it be?It is necessary to rule out hip arthritis, back and nerve conditions, as well as muscle injuries