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Sometimes, my knee gets stuck in position and is so stiff while sleeping. this happens when my knee is bent. the pain is awful! what is that?!

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See below: You may have a tear in your meniscus. See a musculoskeletal specialist for full workup.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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