Abstract
Cartilage defects are unlikely to be diagnosed by clinical examination. Solely hemarthrosis or locking symptoms may suggest existence of a traumatic osteochondral lesion. Presenting symptoms are usually increased overall knee pain following strenuous physical activity. Pain is commonly not to be localized by triggering classic pressure points.
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(2008). Diagnostics. In: Principles of Cartilage Repair. Steinkopff. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7985-1593-2_3
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