Arthritis Risk Factors WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Arthritis Risk Factors
There are different forms of arthritis; each has a different cause. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Emerging evidence suggests that abnormal anatomy might contribute to the early development of osteoarthritis. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, autoimmune diseases in which the body attacks itself. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection. Gouty arthritis is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint, causing inflammation. There is also an uncommon form of gout caused by the formation of rhomboid crystals of calcium pyrophosphate. This gout is known as pseudogout. ...more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Certain occupations involving repetitive knee bending and squatting are associated with osteoarthritis of the knee.1
- Women are more likely to have arthritis than men.2
- Family history does not appear to increase an individual's risk.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Arthritis Risk Factors
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 HealthCentral: Risk Factors of Arthritis
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- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
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- Last update: Oct. 27, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Risk Factors of Arthritis, Arthritis Risks, Am I at Risk for Arthritis
- Last update: Oct. 27, 2009
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