What are the possible explanations for a knee that feels tight during flexion?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18751954
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Abstract

The feeling of tightness in a knee during flexion can be attributed to arthrofibrosis, degenerative changes in osteoarthritis, quadriceps stiffness, surgical outcomes, or structural pathologies such as patellar subluxation or meniscal tears.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN