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A 35-year-old female asked:

When i'm standing for no reason my knee will just twist or turn that i wobble. is this just muscle fatigue or a tiny ligament tear and what to do next?

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Dr. Jason Rudolph
Dr. Jason Rudolphanswered
30 years experience
Many causes: Locking or giving way of the knee could be from a ligament tear or a cartilage tear (meniscus tear). Sounds like you should see an orthopaedic surgeon.
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