Neurologist Dr. Priyanka Sherawat clarifies that knuckle cracking involves the harmless bursting of gas bubbles in joint fluid, not bone damage. Extensive studies and expert opinion confirm this habit does not cause arthritis, dispelling a long-held myth. While excessive cracking might cause temporary issues, it's not linked to chronic joint conditions.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/does-cracking-knuckles-cause-arthritis-aiims-neurologist-reveals/articleshow/124548610.cms