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Osteoarthritis of the knee. can it cause fractures or make bones brittle?
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Yes: Degenerative arthritis can lead to severe destruction of a knee joint which can lead to fractures.
Answered 9/3/2012
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Not usually...: Usually it is the other way around. Fractures involving a joint often lead to post traumatic osteoarthritis in that joint
Answered 7/10/2015
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