The mechanical trigger causes a sudden inhibition of the quads muscle, and the person cannot take weight on that side.
The mechanical trigger causes a sudden inhibition of the quads muscle, and the person cannot take weight on that side.
Causes of giving way, giving out or buckling of the knee
There may be a number of reasons for the knee suddenly giving out:
- a loose body in the joint
- a piece of torn meniscus catching in the joint
- a piece of loose joint cartilage catching in the joint