# Double Trouble: A Case Report of a Locked Knee Due to a Loose Body and a Degenerative Osteophyte

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare instance of a locked knee caused by both a loose body and a degenerative osteophyte, emphasizing the diagnostic and treatment challenges.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in documenting a previously unreported cause of an acutely locked knee involving both a loose body and a degenerative osteophyte.

## Key findings

- A locked knee was caused by the concurrent presence of a loose body and a degenerative osteophyte.
- The case highlights the diagnostic challenges and successful treatment strategies for this rare condition.

## Abstract

An acutely locked knee is an incapacitating condition that requires urgent orthopedic intervention. Common causes of the locked knee include a tear of the meniscus, stump of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), loose body, and osteochondral injury. This report describes a rare case of an acutely locked knee due to the concurrent presence of a loose body and a degenerative osteophyte, highlighting the diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies employed for successful management. Notably, to our knowledge, there is no preceding report documenting the same etiology.