COPING WITH... a knee injury
Aug 05, 2021
2 minutes
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Although it’s basically a hinge joint between the femur and the tibia, plus the patella (kneecap) at the front, the knee is complex mechanically. It includes protective cartilage pads called menisci, tendons, complex ligaments and a lining inside the joint to protect the bone surfaces.
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