It depends on the type and extent of the injury. In most cases, a ligament or tendon in the knee becomes strained or torn. Ligaments connect bone to bone and provide strength and stability to the joint.
Tendons are cords of tissue that connect muscle to bone.
Tendon Injuries Tendinitis and ruptured tendons. Studies have shown that women are two to eight times more likely than men to suffer ACL tears. However, explanations for this increased risk are speculative at the moment. It has been suggested that women are more prone to knee injuries because of physiological reasons, such as wider hips, which place greater pressure on the inside of the knee and less leg-muscle strength. Another theory suggests that female athletes are at greater risk because of incorrect training and excessive strain on their quadriceps muscles.