Table II.
Person- and joint-level factors with evidence for impacting risk for developing OA
| Person-Level Factors | Joint-Level Factors |
|---|---|
| Age | Joint Injury |
| Sex | Joint malalignment (Mixed evidence) |
| Race/Ethnicity | Joint Deformity/Abnormal Joint Shape |
| Socioeconomic Status | Muscle Weakness (Mixed evidence) |
| Rural Residence | Leg length Inequality |
| Family History and Genetic Factors | Physically Demanding Occupational Tasks |
| Obesity | Elite sports |
| High Blood Pressure (Mixed evidence) | |
| High Bone Mineral Density | |
| Metformin Use |