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Tendon weakness

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Tendons are the tissues that connect muscle to bone. Tendon weakness may occur if a tendon has been previously injured.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Body locations

Bones

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