Arthritis
Causes & Risk Factors
Erosion of cartilage in the joints is a common cause
of arthritis. This erosion of cartilage could be due to a variety
of factors that include:
1. Age: Ageing can cause brittleness
to cartilage with lesser ability to repair itself; therefore as people
grow older they are more likely to develop arthritis. However, it
is important to note that arthritis can develop at any age.
2. Weight: Obesity can affect the load
bearing joints by wearing them out and causing damage. The joints
affected include hips, knees and lower back.
3. Previous Injury:
A previous injury to the joint such as a fracture may cause
irregularities in the normal smooth joint surface causing arthritis.
An injury to a muscle or ligament or tendon may also cause arthritis.
In a tibial plateau fracture, the broken area of bone enters
the cartilage of the knee joint causing damage to the cartilage
cells leading to arthritis.
4. Occupational Hazards: Workers involved
in assembly line jobs and heavy construction are at high risk
of developing arthritis than other types of jobs.
5. Sports: Participation in some sports activities
could lead to a joint injury and subsequently lead to arthritis.
6. Illness or Infection: Bacterial and viral
infections such as Chlamydia, mumps and human parvovirus can
lead to arthritis.
7. Congenital: Congenital deformities such
as uneven bone structures or misalignment of bones in joint
may cause arthritis (28) & (29)
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Article by Kona Vishnu, MS
Medical Writer,
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