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When sitting on floor or in bathtub my back of my knee locks into bent position i have to yank it bank to straighten my leg and its very painful?
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It is called locking: This can be due to cartilage problem such as a torn meniscus or can be patellar locking. You physician can help clarify
Answered 1/9/2017
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