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What causes a knee to lock with weight bearing?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

May be: a "flap" torn from a menisceal cartilage. An MRI is indicated. Consult your PCP for a possible referral! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 4/7/2020

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