Does Ankle Fracture Lead to Osteoarthritis?

Post-traumatic arthritis refers to osteoarthritis that is caused by injury to a joint, such as ankle fracture. Osteoarthritis can develop months or years after the actual fracture occurred. Ankle injury or fracture can damage articular cartilage, the smooth covering over the ends of the bones in a joint. Even when cartilage is not damaged directly, the injury can affect how the ankle works mechanically, leading to joint instability and ultimately osteoarthritis.

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