Risk factors associated with osteoarthritis disease

What are the risk factors associated with developing osteoarthritis disease?

Obesity
joint trauma
muscle weakness
- These three factors all increase the mechanical forces to which the articular cartilage is subjected.
Gender
hormones
metabolic disorders
genetics

Elderly populations are affected by osteoarthritis more frequently and more severely than younger populations.
Obesity is the strongest modifiable risk factor.

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