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How fast does post traumatic arthritis set in?
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Arthritis: It is variable and depends on type of trauma, extent, body part involved, one's underlying health and associated diseases, age of the patient, any prior trauma to the same area, associated prior per existing status of the body part or joint , underlying status of bone , osteoporosis etc to name a few . It can take from few months to years based on all above and other factors.
Answered 5/9/2014
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