A broken bone rarely gives a warning. It usually happens in a moment—a fall from a bike, a slip on the stairs, a bad landing while playing, or a hard knock during an accident. One second you’re fine, and the next, there’s sharp pain, quick swelling, and sometimes the limb just doesn’t look straight anymore.
If you have ever felt a dull ache in your knees after a long walk or noticed a “creaking” sound when you stand up from a chair, you are certainly not alone. As an orthopaedic surgeon, I see patients every…