Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic condition of the joints. This usually occurs when the cartilage on the end of the joints wears down and the exposed bones rub together. This leads to loss of motion, stiffness, and joint pain. Stiffness usually occurs in the morning or after resting. Osteoarthritis is usually more common in middle-aged and older people. An estimated 27 million people age 25 and up have Osteoarthritis. Symptoms for this condition can range from mild to severe pain in the hands, hips, back, neck, knees, and/or feet.
There are many likely causes of osteoarthritis. This includes genetic traits and weight. You are more likely to suffer from osteoarthritis if your siblings, parents, or grandparents have osteoarthritis. A woman is at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis if her mother, her aunt, or her grandmother suffered from it. For over 50 years it is believed that a strong genetic component to …show more content…
Sport injuries are prone to increase your risk of osteoarthritis in adults of any age. Ligament injuries, torn cartilage, and dislocated joint are some common injuries that could lead to osteoarthritis. ACL strains and tears are extremely dangerous, they increase your risk of osteoaritis tremendously. Research published in, Current Opinion in Rheumatology, said that 41 to 51 percent of people with previous knee injuries showed signs of osteoarthritis in later years. Osteoarthritis is also known as a “wear and tear” disease. What you do for a living could lead to arthritis. The cartilage can wear down, caused by repetitive straining of the joints. People who are constantly, such as kneeling, squatting, or climbing stair for a long period of time will more than likely develop joint pain and stiffness. You are more at risk of osteoarthritis if you have other forms of arthritis or a medical condition involving bleeding near a