What happens with a knee cartilage tear?
Usually we know when we get a cartilage injury, because it’s painful at the time! The knee may swell over a day or so and be painful and difficult to walk on. After the acute episode has setted the knee may give way, especially on twisting movements, or have a restricted range of motion. Sometimes the torn part of the cartilage blocks the motion of the joint and prevents straightening or bending of the knee beyond a certain point.
