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Cracking knuckles cause arthritis, but smoking does not: Orthopaedic specialist debunks 5 popular myths about the disease

Hindustan Times - Health · 13 October 2026 at 5:48 pm

Cracking knuckles cause arthritis, but smoking does not: Orthopaedic specialist debunks 5 popular myths about the disease

The risk of arthritis can be reduced by following a healthy lifestyle; quitting smoking is one of them, shares Dr Ankur Singh.

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Cracking knuckles cause arthritis, but smoking does not: Orthopaedic specialist debunks 5 popular myths about the disease

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