Many individuals injure their knees playing anything from softball to frisbee to skiing.
There are many parts of the knee that can be injured, but the most common is are injuries to the meniscus or ligaments. The knee has ligaments on either side of the knee joint as well as two cruciate ligaments inside the knee. The individual may also need crutches to get around on until they can walk normally. It is most important for the individual to seek a qualified medical opinion for direction of treatment. The physician will most likely order a series of X-rays in addition to performing a comprehensive examination following a detailed injury history.