That old sports injury may have healed long ago, but the damage can last a lifetime.
You may not remember the time you twisted your ankle while playing sports in high school, but your body does. A study has found that post-traumatic arthritis, a type of osteoarthritis, is a leading cause of joint disability. This chronic disease is caused by injury and wear and tear of the joints, and it affects 23% of adults nationwide.
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