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With secondary osteoarthritis, how many years could it take to develop? what is the usual time range?

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3-5 yrs: Depends on the cause and severity, preventive measures.

Answered 9/19/2013

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Depends: Depends on the primary cause and the damage that disease causes. It can happen fast, if joint is unstable or if cartilage has been severely damaged or may take years.

Answered 12/24/2014

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