generally called "wear and tear" arthritis or degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis (oa) is mainly seen in people over 60 years. but it also affects people in their 20s and 30s. oa can affect both men and women alike. people who are overweight have family members with oa or suffers genetic defect in joint cartilage are high risk individuals who can suffer oa.
who gets osteoarthritis?