health and medicine question #118

Davina, a 8 year old female from the Internet asks on January 18, 2000,

Q:

Can you damage your hands by cracking your knuckles?
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the answer

David A. Nye answered on January 18, 2000, A:

According to the Urban Legends website, cracking your knuckles does not cause arthritis, but it may damage your hand in other ways. For a complete answer to this question, go to the Urban Legends website.

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