Who gets arthritis in their hands?

Who gets arthritis in their hands?

You are more likely to get arthritis in your hands if:

• You’re older. Osteoarthritis is commonly seen after age 50. Rheumatoid arthritis typically first appears between the age of 35 and 50.
• You’re a woman.
• You’re white.
• You’re overweight.
• You’ve had previous injuries to your hand. If you’ve dislocated or broken any joints in your hands or fingers, you are more likely to develop arthritis.
• You've inherited genes that cause the development of arthritis.