A 39-year-old member asked:

I have knee joint pain at 65. is it because i played competitive sports at such a young age?

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Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered

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Possibly: The more wear and tear your knee experiences over your lifetime, the more likely you will develop arthritis.

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