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Knowledge center. The knee is a complex structure and one of the most stressed joints in the body. It is the largest joint, vital for movement, and vulnerable to injury. The knee is the most commonly injured joint by adolescent athletes with an estimated 2.5 million sports-related injuries annually. Many knee injuries can be successfully treated with simple measures, such as bracing and strengthening exercises. Other injuries may require surgery to correct.
Yes. Women are two to eight times more likely than men to have certain kinds of knee problems like ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears. The ACL is the ligament (strong, elastic bands of tissue that connect bone to bone) that stabilizes the knee.octors find knee problems by: 1  taking your medical history. 2  doing a physical exam. 3  doing an X-ray of the painful area. 4  doing a CAT scan (Computerized Axial Tomography) of the painful area. 5  doing an MRI scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of the painful area.