Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MDKey TakeawaysKnee popping can be harmless and caused by air bubbles in the joint.Knee ...

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.

Knee clicking is common and often harmless, caused by gas bubbles or tendons moving over bone. However, when accompanied by pain, swelling, or instability, it can signal a meniscus tear or arthritis.

As soon as you get up from the sofa “creak,” your knee clicks. At first you don’t think much of it, but when the chorus of crackles follows you throughout your day, you can’t help but wonder, “What ...

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 ...

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.

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” ...