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How common is ?arthritis in the ankle?
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Common in Atheletes: I see a lot of atheletes thst tend to develop arthritis in the ankle from repeted trauma and injury from sports like basketball, soccer, football and running.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Common: As common as arthritis anywhere else in the body.
Answered 6/10/2013
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Fairly: Arthritis of the ankle is more commonly seen in athletes or after injury. But it can also be part of the aging process.
Answered 10/3/2016
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