Pathological conditions: Crepitus

Question 1

What is crepitus 捻發音? Where can it occur?

Answer 1

Crepitus is any sound made with painless movement. It can be under the skin, within joints or muscle because of trapped air.

Question 2

How does crepitus occur?

Answer 2

• bits of bones and cartilage come into contact with one another
• if there are small particles in a contained system, like a bursa

Question 3

Can we massage a dog with crepitus?

Answer 3

Yes, unless there are contraindications.