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.

Bob and Brad instruct us on the common mechanisms and signs of a torn or strained ligament in the knee. Then they demonstrate tests that are used to determine if you have an ACL, PCL, MCL, or LCL tear ...

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 ...

Human bodies have joints that contain a lubricant fluid which could make a cracking noise when you bend knee, rotate shoulder or crack fingers. However, if the noise is persistent you should visit a ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Key Takeaways Bone spurs in the knee are often caused by arthritis and can lead to pain ...