Question 1

recently my knee hurts so badly that i can't fully straighten it. also, i can barely walk on it and without pain. should i get it looked at?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You need it checked. It could be a cartilage  problem. We call this an internal derrangment of the knee

Question 2

i stretched my right leg too far jumping now i can't fully straighten my leg, it pains under my knee if i try to do that. i can bend it just fine tho.

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice: I would give it time to rest and ice it daily. If not better in a few weeks, see an MD for evaluation.

Question 3

a year i dropped a metal shelf on my knee and since it's been severe pain daily.  i can't straighten or bend my leg fully or support my weight, ideas?

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Go and see a doctor: 'A year'? Or yesterday?

Regardless, if you can't support your weight - you should go and see a doctor. You may require imaging like an xray.

Question 4

hi.. my both knee unable to bend fully.. can only straighten n bend 90 deree .. is this part of arthritis n also i have gout?

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Let me explain: It sound to me you have bad case of gout in early age, you may have a family history of it. Also you have something else.
My advise to you to see rheumatologist in your area to manage that condition and i hope you feel better soon.

Question 5

knee - after intense exercise, the back of the knee (especially a little below the midline) feels tight and it's hard to straighten my leg fully. usually feel ok after 2-3 days but symptoms reappear after next workout session. possible reasons?

Accepted Answer

Strain: It appears that you have muscle or ligament strain. Try an anti inflammatory after exercise Good Luck

Question 6

my right leg is sore. i cant bend it fully at times and its painful to straighten it. i cant stand for long periods of hours it becomes hot in knee?

Accepted Answer

?knee: I assume the symptoms are emanating from the knee. Unless there has been a recent injury knee discomfort, aggravated by motion, may be from simple overuse, arthritis, tendonitis or more internal knee joint pathology such as cartilage or ligament damage. Try rest,cold alternating with hot applications and, if you can take it, Advil or Aleve for a week. If no improvement, see yoursELf or an orthoped

Question 7

i have had knee/hamstring/hip pain for 4 weeks now...i can't straighten my leg fully and it's been getting worse. when i try to force it to straighten its shakes. i have a small lump on the outside of my hurt knee. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: You may have synovial outpouching, a ganglion cyst. It would be prudent to see a doctor as it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you.

Question 8

fluid build up in knee, quite large with a lot of pain, once drained it fills up again in a few days. cannot straighten leg fully. mri soon, thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis problem: Arthritis is a very general term that just means inflammation of a joint and that is exactly what you have.  It could be from infection, trauma, neoplasm or autoimmune-type(rheumatoid) but, you really should not have any of these problems at the age of 21. You have an MRI scheduled and your doctor will no doubt order lab studies on the fluid. Take it easy until results come back. Good luck to you.

Question 9

i popped locked knee and can't straighten it out, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Get knee evaluated: If your knee has locked, it could be due to a tear. Have it evaluated, preferably by an orthopedist.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: can't straighten knee?

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Can't fully extend:: The inability to completely extend the lower leg at the knee can be temporary or permanent.  It can be due to a birth defect, or to a later injury or illness, or immobility.  Causes vary and the treatment and outcomes depend on the cause.

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Recently my knee hurts so badly that i can't fully straighten it. also, i can barely walk on it and without pain. should i get it looked at?

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I stretched my right leg too far jumping now i can't fully straighten my leg, it pains under my knee if i try to do that. i can bend it just fine tho.

A member asked:

A year i dropped a metal shelf on my knee and since it's been severe pain daily. i can't straighten or bend my leg fully or support my weight, ideas?

A member asked:

Hi.. my both knee unable to bend fully.. can only straighten n bend 90 deree .. is this part of arthritis n also i have gout?

A member asked:

Knee - after intense exercise, the back of the knee (especially a little below the midline) feels tight and it's hard to straighten my leg fully. usually feel ok after 2-3 days but symptoms reappear after next workout session. possible reasons?

A member asked:

My right leg is sore. i cant bend it fully at times and its painful to straighten it. i cant stand for long periods of hours it becomes hot in knee?

A member asked:

I have had knee/hamstring/hip pain for 4 weeks now...i can't straighten my leg fully and it's been getting worse. when i try to force it to straighten its shakes. i have a small lump on the outside of my hurt knee. what could this be?

A member asked:

Fluid build up in knee, quite large with a lot of pain, once drained it fills up again in a few days. cannot straighten leg fully. mri soon, thoughts?

A member asked:

I popped locked knee and can't straighten it out, what to do?

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What is the definition or description of: can't straighten knee?

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