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How do you treat a sore tendon in the back of your knee? it hurts to straighten it but should i try to or keep it bent? will wearing a knee brace help

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See ortho: See orthopedic surgeon for diagnoses and proper treatment. You can be mis diagnostic yourself and can create more injury.

Answered 9/30/2017

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