Sex, Race Are Factors in Lifetime Knee Osteoarthritis Risk

Traditionally, knee osteoarthritis has been viewed as a disease of older people. But factors such as the increase in obesity may be putting younger populations -- particularly black and Hispanic women -- at risk for knee osteoarthritis. Dr. Elena Losina discusses the results of a new model for estimating lifetime risk of knee osteoarthritis. See the related story at http://www.rheumatologynews.com