| Questions and Answers about Knee Problems | | | | these problems is also provided. |
| Knee problems are very common, and they | | | | What Do the Knees Do? How Do They Work? |
| occur in people of all ages. This booklet contains | | | | The knee is the joint where the bones of the |
| general information about several knee problems. | | | | upper leg meet the bones of the lower leg, |
| It includes descriptions and a diagram of the | | | | allowing hinge-like movement while providing |
| different parts of the knee. Individual sections of | | | | stability and strength to support the weight of the |
| the booklet describe the symptoms, diagnosis, | | | | body. Flexibility, strength, and stability are needed |
| and treatment of specific types of knee injuries | | | | for standing and for motions like walking, running, |
| and conditions. Information on how to prevent | | | | crouching, jumping, and turning. |