looks relatively smooth and organized. The rounded end of the thigh bone meets the top of the shin bone, creating the structure that allows the leg to bend and move.
On the other side, the normal anatomy appears dramatically disrupted.
The bone looks irregular, with an abnormal mass-like area extending through the joint region. The surrounding bone appears damaged and weakened.
An image like this can be frightening.
But it is important to understand what such an illustration can—and cannot—tell us.
A Knee Is More Than Just Two Bones Touching
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