Occupational and genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis: a review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a multifactorial disease with strong genetic and occupational components. Although published studies have described several risk factors for OA, very few studies have investigated the occupational and genetic factors that contribute to this debilitating condition.

Objective

To describe occupational and genetic factors that may contribute to the risk of developing (OA).

Methods

A literature search was conducted in PubMed using the search terms osteoarthritis, occupation, work, and genetics.

Results

Heavy physical work load was the most common occupational risk factor for OA in several anatomical locations. Other factors include kneeling and regular stair climbing, crawling, bending and whole body vibration, and repetitive moveme

SUBMITTER: Yucesoy B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4562436 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature