A member asked:

Severe kneecap pain when straightening leg without bearing weight. knee feels weak?

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Bursitis: In your age group the likely source is prepatellar bursitis from trauma or kneeling. Rest, ice, elevation and over the counter anti-inflammatory medications will take care of this with one caveat...You could have a staph infection in this bursa and need antibiotics. Thereofore, you need a quick doctor appointment to look at the knee.

Answered 3/19/2019

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