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Oa get worse in time?diasgnoised with bad acj 7 years ago now have high wbc high abs neutrophils?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition, so it usually will worsen over time. Having an acl deficient knee can hasten this. Oa is not typically associated with an elevated WBC count, and so another cause should be sought.

Answered 6/10/2014

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