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What Causes Buckling Knee While Climbing Stairs?
Question: My knee buckles at times when I'm walking up the stairs. Is this caused by weak muscles surrounding my knee.
Brief Answer:
Due to muscle weakness or ligament laxity.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It could occur due to muscle weakness or ligament laxity around knee.
Doing muscle strengthening exercises would be helpful to regain strength around knee.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Due to muscle weakness or ligament laxity.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It could occur due to muscle weakness or ligament laxity around knee.
Doing muscle strengthening exercises would be helpful to regain strength around knee.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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