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Arthritis and Rheumatism |
Definition of Crepitus08/25/2008 06:58AM |
I have crepitis and RA in my elbows. A friend of my mine told me that it is my bone rubbing on another bone and that I would have very little cartlidge left as a result. Is that what causes crepitis?
Crepitus is a grinding sensation or noise. It is most commonly noted in joints but may be used to describe phenomenon in other body parts. Typically, Crepitus is thought to be associated with cartilage loss or degeneration. As the natural joint integrity is lost, the result may be a grinding sensation or noise from within the joint.
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Raymond Hong, MD, MBA, FACR Assistant Professor Division of Rheumatology University Hospitals School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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