I have a problem with straightening out my leg. Does anyone know why?!


Question: I have a problem with straightening out my leg. Does anyone know why.?
I have a hard time straightening out my knee sometimes. I can straighten it when standing or sitting with it directly out, but when I sit down and put my leg at more than a ninety degree angle at the hip, it won't straighten at the knee. I know that this doesn't happen to anyone else I know. Any explanations.?Health Question & Answer


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The only thing I can think of off the top of my head is a meniscus tear. But defenitely go to the doctor to get that checked out. In the meantime, you can either google, wiki, or check the mayo clinic about what the meniscus is and what a tear means.Health Question & Answer

I had a similar problem, then my knee started swelling a little. I went to an orthopedist and he discovered I had torn the cartilage (a common injury). No idea how or when I did it, but there it was. There was minimal to no pain, only the difficulty straightening it out and then the slight swelling.
I have avoided surgery with physical therapy and injections.
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