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J Am Board Fam Med July 2011 PMID 21383216

Knuckle cracking and hand osteoarthritis.

Kevin Deweber, Mariusz Olszewski, Rebecca Ortolano

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The discussions reflect a generally supportive view of the article's conclusions, with posts citing studies like the 2011 research and mentioning personal doubts about whether their habits cause joint problems. The tone balances factual summaries with casual language, such as phrases like 'good news' and 'time to see if my mother was right,' which underscores a mix of information-sharing and personal curiosity.

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Most discussions recognize that the article supports the idea that habitual knuckle cracking does not lead to osteoarthritis, aligning with previous research.

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Many posts express curiosity and share personal reflections, indicating high interest in understanding the health implications.

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Posts reference specific studies and include personal anecdotes, showing a moderate level of detailed engagement.

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Though most agree on the findings, the discussions suggest a significant interest in dispelling myths about knuckle cracking effects.

Abstract in brief

  • Previous research generally shows no link between knuckle cracking (KC) and hand osteoarthritis (OA), although one study found an inverse relationship at the metacarpophalangeal joint.
  • In this study of people aged 50-89, with radiographs indicating hand OA, about 20% reported cracking their knuckles, but overall, there was no significant difference in OA prevalence between those who crack knuckles and those who don’t.
  • The study found that factors like how often, how long, and how much people cracked their knuckles did not increase the risk of developing OA in specific joints, suggesting that habitual knuckle cracking is not a risk factor for hand OA.]
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د. ياسين
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指の関節を鳴らすと関節炎の原因になると言われていますが、こちらによると、癖で指の関節を鳴らしている人でも、そういったリスクは無かったそうです。 この辺、実際のところどうなんでしょうか？？ 整形外科の先生などご存知でしょうか？？ https://t.co/YQXWyImj0v

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■ナックルクラッキングと変形性手指関節症 https://t.co/3rUSrXtcHh

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格闘前などの演出で、よく手指の関節を鳴らすシーンがあります。これを行う癖がある人は関節炎になりやすいのでは、という説を聞いたことがありますが、関節をよく慣らしても関節炎になりやすくはならないようです。 https://t.co/J2OxpFvdO5).

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auraxis
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Kaynak: Deweber. K , Knuckle Cracking And Hand Osteoarthritis. (2011). Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 24(2). 169-174. https://t.co/vpIFYkaOa4

Jul 5, 2021 · 4 likes · 149 followers View post →
Colin Wright
@SwipeWright · X

@blythesylph @Emmyjewel No link between knuckle cracking and arthritis. An old study linked it to a slight increase in hand swelling and reduced grip strength, but those results have failed to replicate in subsequent studies. https://t.co/7msxoF9PIN

Jun 1, 2019 · 3 likes · 279,568 followers View post →

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Solace Zeta
@solace_zeta · X

RT @WihlBetancourt: @solace_zeta @iambugsnasty Peer-reviewed studies, including a 1990 Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases analysis of 300 par…

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Wihl Betancourt
@WihlBetancourt · X

@solace_zeta @iambugsnasty Peer-reviewed studies, including a 1990 Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases analysis of 300 participants, find no association between habitual knuckle cracking and hand osteoarthritis, though one group showed slightly more swelling.

Nov 3, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 343 followers View post →
Dr. García-Jiménez
@DrGarciaJimenez · X

Estudios en cientos de pacientes coinciden: ❌ No aumenta el riesgo de artrosis. ✅ Puede asociarse a tumefacción o algo menos de fuerza de agarre en algunos casos. https://t.co/a0fxegMXpx https://t.co/KeawJHYarY

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@nalCee · X

215명, 연관 x deWeber, K., Olszewski, M., & Ortolano, R. (2011). Knuckle cracking and hand osteoarthritis. The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 24(2), 169–174.

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Sabayouth Health Care
@SHCSabayouth · X

Membunyikan sendi terutama buku buku jari memang suatu kebiasaan yang tidak sepenuhnya baik. Namun, kebiasaan tersebut tidak akan memicu resiko terjadinya arthritis. Hal ini berdasarkan studi pada 2011 dengan judul Knuckle cracking and hand osteoarthritis.

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Stanly Wellness Cent
@LocustSWC · X

For all you"knuckle crackers" here is some good news. A history of habitual KC-including the total duration and total cumulative exposure-does not seem to be a risk factor for hand OA. https://t.co/oGWQ5wPh70

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Dr. Patrick Ess
@DrPatrickEss · X

For all you"knuckle crackers" here is some good news. A history of habitual KC-including the total duration and total cumulative exposure-does not seem to be a risk factor for hand OA. https://t.co/wEy8ZbHWwE

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RT @IshiyakuApp: 指の関節を鳴らすと関節炎の原因になると言われていますが、こちらによると、癖で指の関節を鳴らしている人でも、そういったリスクは無かったそうです。 この辺、実際のところどうなんでしょうか？？ 整形外科の先生などご存知でしょうか？？ https://…

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イシヤク | 医師向け薬剤比較アプリ
@IshiyakuApp · X

指の関節を鳴らすと関節炎の原因になると言われていますが、こちらによると、癖で指の関節を鳴らしている人でも、そういったリスクは無かったそうです。 この辺、実際のところどうなんでしょうか？？ 整形外科の先生などご存知でしょうか？？ https://t.co/YQXWyImj0v

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RT @IshiyakuApp: 格闘前などの演出で、よく手指の関節を鳴らすシーンがあります。これを行う癖がある人は関節炎になりやすいのでは、という説を聞いたことがありますが、関節をよく慣らしても関節炎になりやすくはならないようです。 https://t.co/J2OxpFvd…

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RT @IshiyakuApp: 格闘前などの演出で、よく手指の関節を鳴らすシーンがあります。これを行う癖がある人は関節炎になりやすいのでは、という説を聞いたことがありますが、関節をよく慣らしても関節炎になりやすくはならないようです。 https://t.co/J2OxpFvd…

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RT @IshiyakuApp: 格闘前などの演出で、よく手指の関節を鳴らすシーンがあります。これを行う癖がある人は関節炎になりやすいのでは、という説を聞いたことがありますが、関節をよく慣らしても関節炎になりやすくはならないようです。 https://t.co/J2OxpFvd…

May 21, 2022 · 3 shares · 663 followers View post →
イシヤク | 医師向け薬剤比較アプリ
@IshiyakuApp · X

格闘前などの演出で、よく手指の関節を鳴らすシーンがあります。これを行う癖がある人は関節炎になりやすいのでは、という説を聞いたことがありますが、関節をよく慣らしても関節炎になりやすくはならないようです。 https://t.co/J2OxpFvdO5).

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RT @pedro0507: ■ナックルクラッキングと変形性手指関節症 https://t.co/3rUSrXtcHh

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■ナックルクラッキングと変形性手指関節症 https://t.co/3rUSrXtcHh

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auraxis
@blogauraxis · X

Kaynak: Deweber. K , Knuckle Cracking And Hand Osteoarthritis. (2011). Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 24(2). 169-174. https://t.co/vpIFYkaOa4

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RT @DJELIDAY: فرقعة الأصابع، عادة منتشرة، و تنتشر معها معلومة خاطئة أنها تسبب إلتهاب المفاصل Arthrose. مصدر الدراسة: https://t.co/coQ5C0I2…

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د. ياسين
@DJELIDAY · X

فرقعة الأصابع، عادة منتشرة، و تنتشر معها معلومة خاطئة أنها تسبب إلتهاب المفاصل Arthrose. مصدر الدراسة: https://t.co/coQ5C0I2Kv https://t.co/rUnT818CYI

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Gidon Amsellem
@AmsellemGidon · X

"Knuckle Cracking and Hand Osteoarthritis": YES! Straight and to the point. Time to see if my mother was correct about my incessant, disruptive joint-cracking was going to end up being the downfall of my supple, powerful hands, as it led me to arthritis in my later years https://t.co/r2URus7qTf

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¡Ave, Ciencia!
@ave_ciencia · X

Otros estudios también concluyen que la práctica habitual de crujirse los dedos no parece ser un factor de riesgo para el desarrollo de artritis en la mano. Os dejamos el enlace a uno de estos artículos: https://t.co/gbJrDao78j

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ATI Physical Therapy
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If you have a habit of cracking your knuckles, you may be wondering the side effects. With the help of #ATIpt's hand therapy experts, the results may surprise you. Read more: https://t.co/BQ2WTvUOHp https://t.co/NrBi1eJr6y

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Colin Wright
@SwipeWright · X

@blythesylph @Emmyjewel No link between knuckle cracking and arthritis. An old study linked it to a slight increase in hand swelling and reduced grip strength, but those results have failed to replicate in subsequent studies. https://t.co/7msxoF9PIN

Jun 1, 2019 · 3 likes · 279,568 followers View post →