Osteoarthritis Involves Everybody

Osteoarthritis may afflict each and every joint, whereas the knee, as well as the hip joint are affected, most commonly. According to experts, 50% of everyone over the age of 50 show degenerative joint disease in their x-rays. After the age of 70, approximately 100% of the population suffer from osteoarthritis. Along with the degenerative changes involved with the physiological aging process, other factors, such as joint deformity, extreme wear and tear, being overweight, injury and genetic predisposition lead to the onset of osteoarthritis and its severity, furthermore.