The Joint Responsibility of Osteoarthritis Prevention The notion that our fate is sealed by genetics when it comes to osteoarthritis is a myth perpetuated by a culture that often prioritizes blame over empowerment.
While family history can increase one's risk, it's not the only determining factor. Knee osteoarthritis has become an epidemic, affecting more than 30 million adults in the U. S.
, with the knee being the joint most frequently impacted. Dr. Abby Cheng, an orthopedic surgeon at Washington University School of Medicine in St.