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What
are the signs and symptoms of an articular cartilage injury that
may be treated with the microfracture technique?
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Intermittent swelling - Loose fragments floating in the
knee can cause swelling to occur.
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Pain - Pain with prolonged walking or climbing stairs
can occur.
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Giving way - The knee may occasionally buckle or give
way when weight is placed upon it.
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Locking or catching - Loose, floating pieces of cartilage
may catch in the joint as it bends, causing the knee to lock
or have limited motion.
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Noise - The knee may make noise (called crepitus) during
motion, especially if the cartilage on the back of the kneecap
is damaged. This noise is often described as "snap, crackle,
and pop".
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