[DCS type] Musculoskeletal [Bubble location] Mostly large joints (elbows, shoulders, hip, wrists, knees, ankles)
Localized deep pain, ranging from mild to excruciating. Sometimes a dull ache, but rarely a sharp pain. Active and passive motion of the joint aggravates the pain. The pain may be reduced by bending the joint to find a more comfortable position. If caused by altitude, pain can occur immediately or up to many hours later.