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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.
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