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Knee injury is one of the most common reasons people see their doctors. Your knee is a complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries. Many knee injuries can be successfully treated with simple measures, such as bracing and rehabilitation exercises.
The knee is one of the most important and complex joints in your body. According to the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, the bones of the knee -- the femur, or thighbone, and the tibia, or shinbone -- form a hinge joint that allows the knee to bend and straighten.