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Fell on wrist and went to doctor. found a hairline crack and xray showed arthritis. never had any symptoms of arthritis. did injury make it start up?
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No: It takes time for degenerative arthritis to form, and it is not due to this fracture. Your age is not available, and arthritis may be due to wear and tear in an older patient, or due to stress changes related to an old fracture.
Answered 7/6/2017
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