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What is the cause of the residual condition for traumatic osteoarthritis of the wrist due to a fracture from 5 years ago

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Post-traumatic inflammatory arthritis are frequently found from those with a history of physical trauma. Several theories have been made to explain the mechanisms behind the onset of Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, but the exact pathogenesis is still uncertain. It has been proposed that a genetic predisposition may be a cause of residual condition due to fractures from months to years ago.

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