What is traumatic arthritis?

Arthritis that usually occur after an injury or a physical trauma is referred to as traumatic arthritis. One of the major causes for traumatic arthritis is sports activities. Sports activities that seek excessive movement causes physical traumas resulting in arthritis conditions. A traumatic arthritis will show the symptoms similar to that of other forms of arthritis.

What are the symptoms of traumatic arthritis?

Symptoms of arthritis are those with any other forms of arthritis. Some of them are:

• Pain

• Inflammation

• Build up of a fluid around the joint

What causes traumatic arthritis?

Any accident or injury that causes damage to the articular cartilage is the main reason for traumatic arthritis. Such damages cause pain and swelling around the joint. It results in restriction of normal mobility of the injured joint. Some of the common causes of traumatic arthritis include:

• Car accident

• Fracture

• Wear and tear due to overuse

• Fall

• Injury during work

• Force trauma

How is traumatic arthritis diagnosed?

If one experiences any of the symptoms explained above, visit your doctor. The doctor will first examine the affected joint of the patient. The doctor will also check the medical history of the patient. The doctor may suggest X-ray, blood test, MRI and CT. The doctor will check for the severity and cause of the condition.

How is traumatic arthritis treated?

Wide range of treatment options is available for treating traumatic arthritis. Some of them include:

• Corticosteroid injections

• Medications

• Anti-inflammatory drugs and

• Surgery

However, these treatments are not meant to cure the condition. The main objective of the treatments is to strengthen the muscles that surrounds the joint. The doctor may suggest the patient to control weight. Surgery is prescribed when all the non-surgical treatment options fail to achieve the result. Joint reconstruction, joint replacement and removal of damaged cartilage etc, are the effective surgical options for traumatic arthritis.

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