crepitus
Sign in to saveCrepitus () or crepitation is "a grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone".
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Crepitus () or crepitation is "a grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone".
Various types of crepitus that can be heard in joint pathologies are: Bone crepitus: This can be heard when two fragments of a fracture are moved against each other. Joint crepitus: This can be obtained when the affected joint is passively moved with one hand, while the other hand is placed on the joint to feel the crepitus. Crepitus of bursitis: This is heard when the fluid in the bursa contains small, loose fibrinous particles. Crepitus of tenosynovitis: From inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (synovium) that surrounds a tendon.