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How old do you have to be to in order to get arthritis?
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Any age: You can develop arthritis at any age. However arthritis is much more common in adults then children.
Answered 2/26/2012
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No set age: Too many factors are involved in the development of arthritis: no real set age...Can occur after injury to the joint- post-traumatic arthritis, after vascular insult (avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis), or just from generalized wear and tear from activities and aging.
Answered 10/4/2016
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