Factors that increase your risk of osteoarthritis include:
Older age
Osteoarthritis typically occurs in older adults. People under 40 rarely experience osteoarthritis.
Sex
Women are more likely to develop osteoarthritis, though it isn't clear why.
Bone deformities
Some people are born with malformed joints or defective cartilage, which can increase the risk of osteoarthritis.
Joint injuries
Injuries, such as those that occur when playing sports or from an accident, may increase the risk of osteoarthritis.
Obesity
Carrying more body weight places more stress on your weight-bearing joints, such as your knees. But obesity has also been linked to an increased risk of osteoarthritis in the hands, as well.
Other diseases that affect the bones and joints
Bone and joint diseases that increase the risk of osteoarthritis include gout, rheumatoid arthritis, Paget's disease of bone and septic arthritis.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osteoarthritis/DS00019/DSECTION=risk-factors
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