Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis ( 30 Questions)
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis?
Age over 60 years is a non-modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis. While the risk of osteoarthritis increases with age, the age itself cannot be modified.
Female gender is a non-modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis. Women have a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis compared to men, but gender cannot be modified.
Family history of osteoarthritis is a non-modifiable risk factor. Having a family history of the condition increases the risk, but it cannot be modified.
Obesity is a modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis. Excess body weight puts increased stress on weight-bearing joints, such as the knees and hips, leading to accelerated wear and tear of the joint cartilage.
Obesity is a modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis. Excess body weight puts increased stress on weight-bearing joints, such as the knees and hips, leading to accelerated wear and tear of the joint cartilage.
a. Age over 60 years is a non-modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis. While the risk of osteoarthritis increases with age, the age itself cannot be modified.
b. Female gender is a non-modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis. Women have a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis compared to men, but gender cannot be modified.
c. Family history of osteoarthritis is a non-modifiable risk factor. Having a family history of the condition increases the risk, but it cannot be modified.