The treatment of elbow thumping, generally referred to as elbow popping, depends on the cause of the symptom. Physiological causes usually do not require treatment, while pathologic causes require treatment (including medication, surgery, etc.). Common pathologic causes include joint degeneration, synovitis, and trauma. 1. Physiological causes: the elbow moves freely, only when bending back and forth with a thumping sound, this is due to the elbow joint movement, the joint capsule of the gas is squeezed when the accompanying sound. Generally no treatment is needed. 2. Joint degeneration: joint degeneration and synovial membrane hyperplasia, synovial membrane folds stuck in the joint rattle. Braking of the elbow joint is required. Oral glucosamine and sodium vitreous injection into the joint cavity are also options for treatment. 3. Synovitis: Due to inflammation of the joint, the surface of the articular cartilage becomes rough, and when the elbow joint is in motion, the friction between the rough cartilage will produce a sound. Generally, you can choose medication, such as Meloxicam, Loxoprofen sodium tablets, etc. In serious cases, you may need to receive surgical treatment. 4. Trauma: Due to trauma, the bone joints are misaligned and cartilage is damaged, and the bone rubbing sound will appear when the elbow joint is moving, which is often accompanied by pain and swelling. You should consult a doctor and receive treatment according to the condition of the trauma. There are many causes of elbow popping, when popping is accompanied by pain, swelling and other symptoms, you should consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease and receive appropriate treatment. The above medications are recommended to be used under medical supervision.