I don't know if this is relevant:

My inseam is 29", my thigh circumference is 23", my calf circumference is 16"

I don't know what the stats are, but my guess is that my legs are fairly strong and evenly muscular (yes, I have tear drops above my knees)...they're simply short.

While the rest of my body is flabby, I'm hoping that leg strength matters in protecting my knees.

BUT, I hear enough push back on this to know that I can't ignore the issue.