Say you wake up in Vail and itâs snowing hard. If the temperature at the base is 20Â°F and the summit is about 3,000 feet higher, then you could estimate the temperature at the top would be about 10Â°F (3,000 feet elevation change at 3.3Â°F per 1,000 feet equals about 10Â°F temperature decrease).
Crepitus is the medical term for cracking or popping sound in a joint such as the knee. Learn about crepitus pain symptoms and treatment in this article.
Look for signs of pain, redness, swelling and stiffness while walking. The most common location of crepitus from arthritis is in the inner part of the knee. Feel for the presence of crepitus by placing one hand on top of the knee while flexing and extending the joint. Usually, crepitus results in a soft yet crunchy sensation.