The age-old warning about knuckle cracking leading to arthritis might be more myth than reality. Research suggests painless cracking doesn't cause arthritis, weaken bones, or erode joints. The popping ...

Does cracking your knuckles make them bigger or cause arthritis? Rheumatologist Dr. Natalie Azar reveals the risks and ...

Max Scherzer's thumb pain continues to puzzle. Arden Zwelling explains why the veteran isn't close to a return and what that means for the Blue Jays' rotation.

Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.

There is no conclusive evidence that cracking your knuckles can cause arthritis or other serious or permanent harm. Is it true that cracking your knuckles can lead to arthritis?

All-Pro receiver Tyreek Hill likely won’t play in Miami’s preseason finale due to a thumb injury that also kept him out of drills during a joint practice with the Buccaneers.

The thumb is one of five digits on each hand, but it has a different shape and function from the other digits. However, most medical guides refer to the thumb as a finger.

Experts reveal the pros and cons of cracking your knuckles and other joints in your body.

Knuckle cracking may sound horrible, but these scans show knuckle cracking is actually good for your hands.

Scientists believe they have solved the mystery of what happens when our knuckles crack. It's all thanks to a Nanaimo, BC chiropractor who some call the 'Wayne Gretzky of knuckle cracking".

The first scientific study on this topic, in 1947, suggested - quite correctly, as it turns out - the sound came from formation of a gas cavity inside the joint.

They found no evidence that finger pullers and poppers are more likely to suffer from arthritis than those who don’t crack their knuckles.