In a knee dislocation, one or more of the bones may slip out of place. Structural abnormalities or traumas, including car accidents, falls, and contact sports, can cause a knee dislocation.

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Locked knee occurs when a person cannot bend or straighten their knee. Causes include injury to the area and inflammation of the joint. The knees are two of the most important joints in the body.

A dislocation occurs when the articulating relationship between the two bones is disrupted, often due to a sudden impact or trauma. Sometimes, however, the joint can be unstable due to 'laxity ...

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