Elbow joint rattling when doing push-ups may be caused by trauma, joint inflammation, chondroma and other reasons. 1. Trauma: If there is rattling sound in elbow joint activity, it may be caused by the sequelae of elbow joint trauma, such as obvious joint dislocation, ligament laxity, instability, or bony injuries, etc., and the patient needs to consult a doctor in time for checkups, such as X-rays, CT examination, magnetic resonance imaging, etc., so as to clarify the condition and then carry on the treatment. 2. Joint inflammation: some patients have the feeling of being stuck in the elbow joint when doing push-ups, accompanied by rattling sound, which may be caused by inflammatory changes in the elbow joint, which is usually aseptic inflammation, such as synovitis, synovial hyperplasia and hypertrophy, osteoarthritis, and so on. 3. Chondroma: chondroma is a kind of cancellous bone, hyaline cartilage tissue composed of benign tumors, its main symptoms are lump, pain, joint dysfunction, and accompanied by joint ringing, etc. When the patient push up the elbow joint ringing may be caused by elbow chondroma. It is recommended that the patient should seek medical examination in time, and carry out targeted treatment after clarifying the cause of the disease, pay attention to rest in life, avoid strenuous activities, and follow the doctor’s instructions for regular review.