About this video
Last updated: 9 October 2026
The video describes a locked knee as feeling stuck when you try to straighten the leg, almost as if caught on something inside. It says a locked knee often occurs when a piece of cartilage, meniscus or ligament is torn and lodged within the joint.
Key points
- It says this can happen after an accident or a sudden twist, or even from wear and tear over time.
- The video lists pain, swelling and an inability to move the knee normally as the result.
- It says rest might give temporary relief, but that a true locked knee typically does not resolve on its own.
- It names minimally invasive arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery as a way to remove or repair the torn tissue.
Questions this video answers
What is a locked knee?
The video describes it as a knee that will not straighten and feels stuck, almost as if caught on something inside. It says it often occurs when a piece of cartilage, meniscus or ligament is torn and lodged within the joint.
What can cause a locked knee?
The video says it can happen after an accident or a sudden twist, or even from wear and tear over time, and lists pain, swelling and an inability to move the knee normally.
Does a locked knee go away on its own?
The video says rest might provide temporary relief, but that a true locked knee typically does not resolve on its own. It names minimally invasive arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery to remove or repair the torn tissue.
