Factors predisposing to Osteoarthritis(OA) Obesity: Predicts later risk of radiological and symptomatic OA of the hip and hand in population studies Heredity: Familial tendency to develop nodal and generalized OA Gender: Polyarticular OA is more common in women; a higher prevalence after the menopause suggests a role for sex hormones Hypermobility : Increased range of […]