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Can knee swelling cause locking of the joint?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Other way around: Locking of the knee joint is usually caused by a loose or torn cartilage (meniscus) in the knee - so a torn cartilage causes swelling, then the torn piece can cause locking.

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Answered 12/2/2018

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