Inflammation of the ligament may cause the following symptoms: 1. There may be significant localized pain. It is often confined to a certain point and may increase significantly when the patient performs a particular position or movement. 2. There may be significant swelling. These inflammatory episodes often cause significant swelling around the affected joint and sometimes nodules around the ligaments. 3. There may be limited movement of the joint. This inflammation often causes significant pain, which can lead to a reluctance to move and, over time, a decrease in joint mobility. 4. It may cause a decrease in the strength of the muscles surrounding the joint. When this inflammation occurs, patients often do not move because they are afraid of pain. Over time, this may cause the surrounding muscles to atrophy, which in turn may cause a decrease in muscle strength.5. This inflammation may lead to some strange noises around the ligaments, such as snapping noises when the patient moves the damaged joint. Sometimes there may also be a rustling sound when the flatter tendons are inflamed.