Cycling,
basketball, and football are among the most exciting sports, as with
most sporting activities, are also plagued with many hazards. In a
recent report, the Department of Health & Human Services
estimates that 12 million Americans between 5-22 years old suffer
from sports-related injuries every year. A large portion of these
injuries affect the knee.
Here
are the most common knee injuries sustained in sports:
Patellar
Fracture
The
patella or knee cap is a small bone that protects the knee joint.
Because of its size, the knee...