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Stiff knee
Knee stiffness is a clinical finding in which there is stiffness or decreased range of motion at the knee. This can occur with injury, arthritis, infection, or immune system conditions.
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A 22-year old female asked:
My knees are stiff /pain. My kneecaps used to pop out - I was told I didn't have a bone in both knees. Is the stiffness related, should I see a doc.?
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What can cause knee stiffness?
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What are some causes of knee stiffness?
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I'm asking about knee stiffness and pain?
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What are some causes of major knee stiffness?
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A 44-year old asked:
Sudden stiffness in my knees at 60. Why is that?
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What can I do about Knee stiffness in teenagers?
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What is really good for knee stiffness and aches?
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A 33-year old asked:
What can cause knee stiffness / pain when i wake up?
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A 41-year old asked:
What all may be causing my knee stiffness and swelling?
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A 42-year old asked:
Should I exercise or not to help cope with knee stiffness?
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What doctors do I start with to evaluate knee stiffness and pain?
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A 44-year old asked:
Sudden intense knee stiffness that I have not had before. Thoughts?
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A 40-year old asked:
I am suffering from knee stiffness after surgery three years ago. What can I do?
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A 45-year old asked:
What could be causing sudden intense knee stiffness and what can I do to treat it?
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A 40-year old asked:
How to get rid of knee stiffness when standing after sitting for most of 12 hours?
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A member asked:
I get stiffness and soreness behind my knees when sitting in my office chair or car for more than an hour. What causes this and how do I fix it?
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A 48-year old asked:
What can cause knee stiffness after knee scope?
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A 30-year old asked:
What can i do to address knee stiffness when running?
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Where do I start to evaluate knee stiffness in a teenager?
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A 36-year old asked:
What can I do about stiffness after having knee replacement surgery?
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A 43-year old female asked:
I have knee pain on the inside, some stiffness when sitting, and sharp buckling pain at times when walking. Any idea what's going on?
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A 32-year old asked:
Can yoga meditation like sitting cause knee stiffness?
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A 38-year old asked:
What are the causes of stiffness after a total knee replacement?
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A 48-year old asked:
I am 30 years old having knee pain and stiffness while squatting and arising?
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A 42-year old asked:
Knee stiffness when standing after sitting for a period of time, how to deal?
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A 35-year old male asked:
Can thickening of the MCL or scar tissue cause instability of the knee to include buckling, stiffness, locking, and catching?
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A 58-year old male asked:
I am experiencing stiffness in my knees when bending the Dr said have a tear in the meniscus. Does this require a special treatment?
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