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    Joint locking or catching, Stiffness or decreased movement and Unable to bear weight

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms joint locking or catching, stiffness or decreased movement and unable to bear weight including Osteoarthritis, Hip (acetabular) labral tear, and Muscle strain.

    There are 7 conditions associated with joint locking or catching, stiffness or decreased movement and unable to bear weight. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

    • Osteoarthritis

      Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in your joints breaks down causing pain, stiffness, and swelling.

    • Hip (acetabular) labral tear

      A torn labrum can cause hip or groin pain; feeling like the hip is locking, catching or clicking, and more.

    • Muscle strain

      Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.

    • Dermatomyositis

      Dermatomyositis is a condition that causes muscle swelling and weakness, and a rash on the face and joints.

    • Pseudogout

      Pseudogout is a type of arthritis similar to gout, where crystals form in the joints, causing swelling and pain.

    • Broken (fractured) hip

      A broken hip is a break in the thighbone under the hip joint and causes pain and trouble or inability to walk.

    • Bursitis (ischiogluteal)

      Ischiogluteal bursitis, a swelling of the bursa at the bottom of the pelvis, causes pain, redness and more.

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