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They say there is nothing i can do to a post injury swollen disfigured joint after 9 years will this joint keep growing it's already double it's size?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

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Due: To the injury of the joint arthritic changes hit this joint early and hard. I recommend therapy on the joint to keep as much ROM and use as you can. But not a lot can be done to reverse things. Good luck

Answered 8/13/2014

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A member asked:

They say there is nothing i can do to a post injury swollen disfigured joint after 9 years will this joint keep growing it's already double it's size?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Roman answered

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