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How soon after an injury/fracture could you see traumatic arthritis? how will it show on xrays/ct? is the pain caused similar to synovitus?
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What joint?: Traumatic arthritis can occur after intraarticular fractures esp.@ the wrist, knee, elbow and other joints. Not sure which joint but it usually takes @ least a year or longer for post- traumatic changes to become apparent on x-ray . The more signifigant the intraarticular fracture esp. W/older age and lack of adequate reduction, the better chance of it developing. Good luck!
Answered 12/9/2013
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