Why does sudden knee pain occur? The human knee is a complex joint that is made up of many moving parts and because of its complexity, it is prone to injury, which can lead you to experience sudden knee pain. The knee is made up of four bones: the femur, tibia, fibula and patella. The bones are connected by ligaments, including the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, and the medial and lateral collateral ligaments. Tendons connect the associated muscles to the bones, and bursae and menisci reduce friction and absorb forces. If one or more of these components become damaged … Continue reading Sudden knee pain: What could the cause be and what should you do?