what happens to a joint when a cartilage has broken off?
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In severe cases, a piece of cartilage can break off, and the joint can become locked. This can lead to hemarthrosis (bleeding in the joint); the area may become blotchy and have a bruised appearance. Your answers will help us improve our experience.
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Patients with damage to the cartilage in a joint (articular cartilage damage) will experience: Inflammation – the area swells, becomes warmer than other parts of the body, and is tender, sore, and painful. Stiffness. Range limitation – as the damage progresses, the affected limb will not move so freely and easily.
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