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Is there such thing as post traumatic arthritis?
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Yes: Post traumatic arthritis occurs most commonly after a fracture that involves the joint. The cartilage on the ends of the bones dies and you loose the surface that allows smooth joint gliding. This causes pain, swelling and stiffness and at times a joint deformity.
Answered 11/22/2014
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