Knee Osteoarthritis: What 30 Years as a Surgeon — and a Patient — Have Taught Me

Chapter 1: You're Not Broken

Chapter 1: You’re Not Broken

Let’s start here: you’re not broken.

You might’ve just left your doctor’s office after being told you have arthritis. Perhaps they mentioned that your knees are “bone on bone.” Maybe they showed you an X-ray and compared your joints to someone twice your age. Now, your mind is spinning. You’re wondering if you’ll need surgery. You’re wondering if you should stop walking or stop taking stairs. You’re wondering if it’s all downhill from here.

Perhaps you experience occasional aches. Perhaps there’s some swelling. Perhaps you have terrible pain that has been relentless for months, and you’re not sure what to do next. This book was written for all of you.