Genetics
Many genes in the body could make you more likely to have osteoarthritis. This means the condition would run in the family and pass down from generations to generations. So, if you have siblings, grandparents, or parents with osteoarthritis, the risk of developing its symptoms can be high for you. Therefore, it is important to have regular health checks for early detection and treatment. In rare cases, a defect in the generation of collagen, which forms cartilage, would trigger osteoarthritis, especially in young people. [11]
