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Can a workplace injury cause arthritis?

Workplace injuries continue to be alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 2.5 million of them in 2021 alone. Luckily, most injured workers eventually make complete recoveries.

While receiving prompt and competent medical care for your on-the-job injury obviously makes sense, you might have to deal with long-term complications. Post-traumatic arthritis is a common one.

What is post-traumatic arthritis?

According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Each type includes pain and swelling in the joints, though. Post-traumatic arthritis, which is one of the more common types, happens after a person suffers an injury.

How do doctors treat post-traumatic arthritis?

If you have post-traumatic arthritis, you should know there is currently no cure. Still, doctors can alleviate your discomfort by prescribing medication and recommending physical therapy. Wearing a brace might also be beneficial. Unfortunately, though, like others with the condition, you are likely to have good and bad days.

Can you work with post-traumatic arthritis?

Your ability to work after receiving an arthritis diagnosis likely depends on both the severity of the condition and your job duties. After all, physical activity might cause your post-traumatic arthritis to worsen. On the other hand, if you sit too much, your joints might become stiff and painful.

After suffering an on-the-job injury, your immediate concerns should be treating the injury and returning to work. Ultimately, however, you also should plan to deal with post-traumatic arthritis and other injury-related complications.

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