Also known as ulnar drift, it occurs when your knuckles—called the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints—become swollen, causing your fingers to bend abnormally toward the ulna bone on the ...

People with RA will have symmetrical symptoms (the same finger joints affected on both sides), including swelling, warmth, ...

Cracking knuckles doesn ... done excessively Swelling of soft tissues – If done forcefully, it could cause mild inflammation or discomfort. Temporary swelling in the joints Underlying joint ...

When you crack your knuckles, you stretch the joint capsule ... Physical effects may include mild swelling or discomfort in fingers. While these symptoms don’t necessarily indicate serious ...