Yes, it is possible to develop Arthritis from a tailbone fracture, particularly if the injury leads to joint damage or chronic inflammation in the area. Over time, this can result in changes to the cartilage and surrounding tissues, potentially leading to osteoarthritis. While not everyone with a tailbone fracture will develop arthritis, those with significant injuries or complications may be at higher risk.
AnswerThe fracture by itself won't cause arthritis. However, if you start to develop arthritis, there's a good chance that the fracture may be one of the places it affects first.
When the fracture occurs then infection develop
It may be a previous fracture, it may be arthritis. Consult a doctor.
No
Approximately 20% of children with XLA develop arthritis, possibly as a result of joint infections
The ICD-9-CM code for traumatic arthritis of the wrist due to a fracture five years ago would typically fall under the category of post-traumatic arthritis. The specific code would depend on factors such as whether the arthritis is general or localized and any additional details about the condition. It is important to consult the ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and an experienced medical coder to accurately assign the appropriate code.
Yes especially in your thumb
The tailbone is the end of the spine.
Some that come to mind are fracture, dislocation, bursitis, tendinitis, laceration, arthritis, infection.
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Ligaments can be torn or broken due to injury or fracture, and they can get inflamed in rheumatoid arthritis and infected in septic arthritis
yes, anyone, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, etc. can develop arthritis.