What are the risk factors for developing osteoarthritis?
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Dole Nutrition Institute answered:According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting nearly 27 million Americans. It’s caused by a breakdown of cartilage in joints, resulting in reduced cushioning and, consequently, pain, stiffness and loss of movement in the affected joint. Major risk factors for the development of osteoarthritis include heredity, joint trauma, aging and obesity.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting nearly 27 million Americans. It’s caused by a breakdown of cartilage in joints, resulting in reduced cushioning and,... More -
Debra Fulghum Bruce PhD answered:Common risk factors for osteoarthritis include:
1. increased age
2. injury
3. heavy, constant joint use
4. athletes
5. overweight
6. knee surgery
7. abnormal joint positions
8. changing forces or positions of joints
9. joint injury by other types of arthritis
10. lack of exercise
Common risk factors for osteoarthritis include: 1. increased age2. injury3. heavy, constant joint use4. athletes5. overweight 6. knee surgery7. abnormal joint positions8. changing forces or positions of joints9. joint injury by other types of... More
