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What causes knee tendons to become sore and weak ? they burn when trying to kneel, and feel sore and patient can not kneel and get up?

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Dr. Christopher Dougherty answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Tendonitis: Sounds a lot like tendinitis and this can be from a number of causes. Stretching and hip strengthening exercises are important. Vitamin supplements can help as well as patellar tendon straps. Certain medicines can also make this worse.

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Answered 12/1/2012

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