What Can Cause Someone’s Knee to Lock Up?

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Locked knee occurs when a person cannot bend or straighten their knee. Causes include injury to the area and inflammation of the joint. Image for illustration puposes
Locked knee occurs when a person cannot bend or straighten their knee. Causes include injury to the area and inflammation of the joint. Image for illustration puposes
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The knees are two of the most important joints in the body. Aside from supporting a person’s body weight, the knees enable everyday activities, such as standing up, walking, and climbing stairs.

Due to such frequent use, the knees are prone to injury and degeneration, both of which can lead to locked knees. 

There are two types of locked knee: pseudo and true locked knee. Keep reading for more information about their causes, symptoms, and treatments.

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