The treatment has proved successful in animal studies conducted by the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, Israel, and it is hoped the breakthrough could lead to new ways of tackling a range of conditions.

Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis - you probably know that's an old wives' tale. Though it could injure ligaments around the joints and lead to weaker grips, there's no proof every pop puts you one step c Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News Arthritis: What's truth and what's ...

Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis — you probably know that's an old wives' tale. Though it could injure ligaments around the joints and lead to weaker grips, there's no proof every pop puts you one step closer to arthritis — specifically osteoarthritis.

Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis — you probably know that's an old wives' tale. Though it could injure ligaments around the joints and lead to weaker grips, there's no proof every pop puts you one step closer to arthritis — specifically osteoarthritis.

Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis — you probably know that's an old wives' tale. Though it could injure ligaments around the joints and lead to weaker grips, there's no proof every pop puts you one step closer to arthritis — specifically osteoarthritis.