Cartilage is a smooth but tough flexible tissue that helps two bones to glide easily for movement. It protects the end of bones which forms joint & act as a shock absorber between these joints.
Pain & swelling in affected joint
Typical 'clicking' sound
Stiff joints & sometimes locked joints
Restricted joint movement & rotation
Walking & climbing stairs becomes extremely painful
One has to discontinue jogging & sports
Cartilage injury occurs due to excessive activity of joints, sports injury, accidents or trauma and even ageing. The most affected joint is the knee joint, followed by shoulder, ankle, elbow and wrist.