It is known as wear-and-tear arthritis and can cause knuckle pain due to joint cartilage wearing away. It often affects the ...

Sprains and dislocations can cause pain and swelling ... Sprains can be in any of the knuckle joints in your finger. However, the joint in the middle of your finger—called the proximal interphal ...

Cracking knuckles doesn’t increase arthritis ... Temporary swelling in the joints Underlying joint issues – Pain or swelling after cracking could indicate a pre-existing joint condition ...

While occasional knuckle popping rarely causes significant harm, certain symptoms warrant medical attention. Persistent finger or joint pain, particularly when it lingers after cracking ...