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Symptoms of articular cartilage injury. Symptoms consist of recurrent pain and swelling in the knee joint. There may be locking of the knee due to loose bodies floating within the joint. The patient may also experience audible clunks and clicking noises when moving the knee. Articular cartilage injury explained. Articular cartilage or hyaline cartilageas it is also known is a very smooth, hard material which lines the ends of bones. It is made up of protein collagen and its purpose is to protect the ends of the bone and allow smooth movement between the surfaces of bones.
Etiology. Musculoskeletal injuries and overuse are the most common causes of pain in a limb but are readily apparent by history. This discussion covers extra-articular limb pain unrelated to injury or strain. Pain that is in only one or more joints is discussed elsewhere (see Pain in and Around Joints).