India, April 2 -- Wearing heels is a style statement for many, the perfect cherry on top that instantly makes an outfit look chic. They also channel an unmistakable wow factor, which slowly made them a popular wardrobe staple. But as they lift (quite literally) your appearance, they grimly weigh down your health, most importantly, the knees.ALSO READ: Pain in knees when you walk? Cult Fit founder shares 5 exercises to strengthen joints

How do heels affect your knees? We reached out to DrPushkar Chawla, the director and unit head- orthopaedics of ShardaCare-Healthcity, who shared his insights on the effects of heels on knees and safe practices of wearing heels.

The orthopaedic doctor reframed the narrative, explaining that occasionally w...