M36: Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere
M36.3: Arthropathy in other blood disorders
Certain blood disorders can involve inflammation of the joints. Inflammations can damage joints. With other blood disorders, the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the bones may deteriorate. Both bones and joints can also suffer damage as a result.
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