Arthritis, and in particular posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA), is more common in the veteran population compared with civilians, largely due to the physical toll of active-duty service.1,2 Certain exposure-related factors have been linked to an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while the burdens of health care costs and comorbidities have been proven to be elevated in veterans with psoriatic arthritis.3,4
