India, Dec. 17 -- Orthopaedic health is integral to overall well-being, given that our bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments work together to help us move, absorb shocks, and keep our balance. As we near the end of 2025, Health Shots reached out to 5 orthopaedic experts in India to know the top complaints related to bones and joints that they faced from patients in the year gone by. They also shared tips to prevent these lifestyle-driven issues for a healthier 2026.

Here are the five most common orthopaedic complaints doctors addressed in 2025:

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