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Can surgery on the knee lead to arthritis?
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Yes and no: Depends on type of surgery and extent and reason of surgery. Definitely it causes reconfiguration of the joint, scar tissue and possibility of infection, metal related reactivity.
Answered 4/5/2013
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See below: Any damage to a joint can lead to arthritis, not just the surgery itself, but the initial injury. Talk to your surgeon about your specific case.
Answered 4/24/2015
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