What does a popping sound in the shoulder joint mean?

What does a popping sound in the shoulder joint mean?

1. Introduction A popping sound in the shoulder joint means that a tendon is snapping over a bony prominence or that rough cartilage surfaces are rubbing together. While often harmless, this acoustic phenomenon can indicate underlying structural damage like a labral tear or rotator cuff tendinopathy if the sound is accompanied by pain. The shoulder … Read more