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Could a previous injury to the knee later present djd or traumatic arthritis later(8-20 yrs) if not properly treated, rehab'd at the time? examples?

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Post traumatic OA: Post traumatic osteoarthritis (OA) is so very common, and is often due to a single prior injury or an accumulation of injuries to a joint over time.

Answered 11/28/2017

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