What are the top causes of osteoarthritis?
Dr. Klosterman discusses the top causes of osteoarthritis. Click play to watch the video or read the transcript.
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that usually happens gradually over time, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Some of the main causes of osteoarthritis, according to the NIH, include:
- Aging
- Being overweight
- Genetic defects in joint cartilage
- Injuries to joints
- Joints that never formed properly
- Stress on joints from work or sports
For more information about the main causes of osteoarthritis, talk with your doctor.
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