Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
157 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Popping Noise In Elbows Whenever Bent. Anything To Fix It ?

Hello, i am 17 years old and i have a problem. Whenever i fold my arm whether it is because i am doing push-ups or doing bench presses, my elbow makes a popping noise. The popping is painless, but quite uncomfortable, the heavier weights i am benching the louder it pops. I believe it is the medial epicondyle of my elbow and it can be muscle tissue or a ligament going over that part of my elbow and then slipping off, is there anything i can do to fix it? Thank you.
posted on Wed, 19 Sep 2012
Twitter Thu, 10 Apr 2014 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 10 Apr 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

This is just to let you know that sounds/noises occuring around a joint are of 2 types.
INTRAARTICULAR (occuring from within the joint) sounds are usually termed as CLICKS which arise either from articular surface (joint surface) or from the intra-articular ligament.
EXTRAARTICULAR (occuring outside the joint) sounds are termed as THUD'S which arise either from the tendons or ligaments surrounding the joint due to friction during the movements of a particular joint.

A detailed direct physical examination is needed to know whether it an intrarticular or extraarticular sound.

As the sounds are persisting without pain in your joints, most propably they might be extraarticular sounds, which are not a matter of concern.

No medications are necessary, if they are extraarticular in origin.

Hope I have addressed your query. I welcome any more clarifications

Regards
Dr vaibhav
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Skeletal system


Loading Online Doctors....
Popping Noise In Elbows Whenever Bent. Anything To Fix It ?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. This is just to let you know that sounds/noises occuring around a joint are of 2 types. INTRAARTICULAR (occuring from within the joint) sounds are usually termed as CLICKS which arise either from articular surface (joint surface) or from the intra-articular ligament. EXTRAARTICULAR (occuring outside the joint) sounds are termed as THUD S which arise either from the tendons or ligaments surrounding the joint due to friction during the movements of a particular joint. A detailed direct physical examination is needed to know whether it an intrarticular or extraarticular sound. As the sounds are persisting without pain in your joints, most propably they might be extraarticular sounds, which are not a matter of concern. No medications are necessary, if they are extraarticular in origin. Hope I have addressed your query. I welcome any more clarifications Regards Dr vaibhav