A member asked:

I have a locked knee, and it hurts really bad, is there anyway to get my knee un-locked?

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Emergency room: If your knee is locked you likely have a meniscal tear. I assume this happened today ? If you cannot straighten your leg have it evaluated. If necessary the emerg. Doc. Can sedate you and once relaxed can straighten the knee and immobilize it until you can get a more thorough evaluation by orthopedics.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Christopher Dougherty answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Locked knee: Unfortunately a locked knee means something has blocked movement. This can be a cartilage injury or loose body, meniscus tear. Occasionally a large plica may feel like it locks. Best bet at this point is to see your orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 5/28/2016

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