
Synovial Fold -Noise- and Suction
Synovial Fold -Noise- and Suction. With recent data collected using MRI on the metacarpophylangeal joint, the current idea around a cracking joint appears to have been seriously challenged.
Current belief is that cavitation, a process of bubble…

Diagnosis of back pain
Identifying the anatomy of pain generators in the diagnosis of back pain should always be at the forefront of any workup.
Even though research has not helped us much in assisting physicians with reliable and valid orthopedic tests, that does…

Audible Articular Release Model
Audible articular release sounds are very common with spinal manipulation.
There are still many people afraid of the sound and prevent them from trying spinal manipulation as a treatment for back or neck pain. To improve the explanation of…

Audible Noises and Synovial Joints
The classic "pop" or "snap" or audible noises associated with a synovial joint distraction is a curious sound.
There seems to be a generalized consensus that the structure responsible for the noise is a gas bubble. For a review you can read…