A pain that brought me to my knees

IN the last few weeks, I have got to know my knees much better. My new-found knowledge has raised my awe and respect for this part of my body as well as saddened me greatly.

The knee is truly a magnificent structure. It’s a hinge joint between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone) that allows us to bend and straighten our legs. It usually does the job quietly and so well that we take it for granted and easily overlook its value and importance. That is, until something goes wrong. That something can be the meniscus.