What is Post-Traumatic Arthritis
August 7, 2017
Knee Trauma
A knee injury can lead to post-traumatic knee arthritis. A break in the tibia, fibula, or femur may damage the joint surface and lead to arthritis years after the injury. It depends on the severity of the injury. Meniscal tears and ligament injuries can lead to an unstable knee joint, and additional wear on the cartilage, which can result in arthritis as the months and years pass.