Home > Medical > Arthritis > FAQs Updated 25 January 2017 Is osteoarthritis genetic? It can be, but that does not mean if your parents had it that you will definitely be affected. 0 It can be, but that does not mean if your parents had it that you will definitely be affected. However, it does mean that your risk is higher. Many older people develop osteoarthritis in varying degrees of severity. What to Read Next {{item.title}} Read Health24’s Comments Policy Comment on this story 0 comments Comments have been closed for this article. Logout Comment 0 characters remaining Share on Facebook Loading comments... Ask the Expert Arthritis expert Professor Asgar Ali Kalla completed his MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) degree in 1975 at the University of Cape Town and his FRCP in 2003 in London. Professor Ali Kalla is the Isaac Albow Chair of Rheumatology at the University of Cape Town and also the Head of Division of Rheumatology at Groote Schuur Hospital. He has participated in a number of clinical trials for rheumatology and is active in community outreach. Prof Ali Kalla is an expert in Arthritis for Health24. Ask a question Questions posted to Arthritis expert questions answered by the expert Q: Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis posted on 19/10/2018 Q: Back pain posted on 16/10/2018 Q: Neck pain posted on 15/10/2018 Q: How to diagnose or cure my joint pain? posted on 15/10/2018 Q: Does gout cause swelling of the face? posted on 06/10/2018 Q: Hip replacement/pain killers posted on 06/10/2018 Q: clinical trial/doctors exploring cartilage regeneration for big toe joint? posted on 02/10/2018 Q: Psoriatic Arthritis Without Psoriasis posted on 02/10/2018 Q: Generic medication posted on 28/09/2018 Q: RA flare posted on 19/09/2018 Q: Puricos alternative posted on 19/09/2018 Q: i have constant knee and ankle pain posted on 18/09/2018 Q: Problem with feet posted on 17/09/2018 Q: Possible arthritis posted on 11/09/2018 Q: Arthritis flare posted on 10/09/2018 load more × Still have a question? Get free advice from our panel of experts Your question More detail Your name (optional) The information provided does not constitute a diagnosis of your condition. You should consult a medical practitioner or other appropriate health care professional for a physical exmanication, diagnosis and formal advice. Health24 and the expert accept no responsibility or liability for any damage or personal harm you may suffer resulting from making use of this content. I agree * You must accept our condition To prevent spam please solve this simple math problem: Forum Rules
0 It can be, but that does not mean if your parents had it that you will definitely be affected. However, it does mean that your risk is higher. Many older people develop osteoarthritis in varying degrees of severity.