Lake Charles Dr Geoffrey Collins and Dr John Noble

At Lake Charles Orthopaedics, the doctors seek to provide cutting edge orthopedic care in a friendly environment. Our physician believe in developing long-term relationships with their patients. The Lake Charles physicians work hard to ensure that their patients understand their condition and work together with them to achieve the best possible outcome.

What are the signs and symptoms of an articular cartilage injury ?The symptoms of an articular cartilage injury are not as obvious as those of a meniscus tear or ligament injury.

Intermittent swelling - This is often the only symptom. The loose cartilage fragments floating in the knee can cause swelling to occur.
Pain - Pain with prolonged walking or climbing stairs can occur.
Giving way - The knee may occasionally buckle or give way when weight is placed upon it.
Locking or catching - The loose, floating pieces of cartilage may block the joint as it bends, causing the knee to lock.
Noise - The knee may make noise (crepitus) during motion, especially if the cartilage on the back of the kneecap is damaged.