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If you have a knee injury when you are young does that predispose you to arthritis?
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Maybe: Arthritis is damage to the cartilage which covers the end of the bone at the joint. Damage to ligaments, cartilage, or a meniscus (cushion/shock absorber) at a young age will predispose the patient to arthritis as they age. Non-impact aerobic activities and preventing obesity can decrease this risk over time.
Answered 2/28/2019
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Yes: Some people create a cartilage injury at the time of their knee injury when they are young and this can manifest as an arthritic condition decades later.
Answered 2/28/2019
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