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What causes a knee to lock up, give way? hurts to bend or straighten the knee. standing in one place is impossible. please help i am miserable.

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Knee hurts: You may have a menisceal tear or ACL injury. Please see an orthopedic surgeon

Answered 6/26/2017

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