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25-year old male, 6'3", 220 lbs, very active and not wanting to stop. experiencing recent knee/patella pain. taking glucosamine. possible tendonitis?
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Tendonitis: arthritis, internal derangement, stress fracture, are all possibilities. You should have it checked out by your doctor or ortho specialist.
Answered 7/5/2016
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