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I am currently 5'10 165lbs with an active lifestyle. my left knee occasionally locks up or stiffens up. it hurts, do i need to lose more weight?

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Not your weight.: A knee that locks is not due to weight. And your weight seems to be pretty good. Locking knee is often caused by debris or displaced cartilage in the knee. If this is interfering with activity you should see an orthopedic surgeon to investigate this.

Answered 11/17/2012

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