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Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Symptoms of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

The following features are indicative of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis:
  • joint pain
  • synovial effusion
  • reduced physical activity
  • cartilage swelling

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Common Causes of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

The following are the most common causes of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis:
  • joint injuries
  • joint trauma
  • vehicle accident
  • military injury
  • history of physical trauma

Risk Factors for Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis:
  • common in young adults
  • arthropathy
  • repeated injuries
  • high body weight

Prevention of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • by losing weight
  • low impact exercise

Occurrence of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Common between 1 - 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Post-traumatic osteoarthritis:
  • MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging): Produce images of body structures for diagnosis

Complications of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis if untreated

It is not know if Post-traumatic osteoarthritis causes complications if left untreated.

Procedures for Treatment of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

The following procedures are used to treat Post-traumatic osteoarthritis:
  • Arthroscopic debridement: To remove damaged cartilage or bone
  • Surgery: Helps to treat the condition

Self-care for Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis:
  • do low impact exercise
  • lose weight

Time for Treatment of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Post-traumatic osteoarthritis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • In 1 - 4 weeks

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

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