Arthrosis, a degenerative disease that affects the joints, becomes more common as people become older. The disease is becoming increasingly common among older people in Finland as well. Arthrosis is currently the subject of research in a number of projects funded by the Academy of Finland.
Obesity, joint injuries and heavy physical work are recognised risk factors for arthrosis. According to Adjunct Professor Jari Arokoski from the University of Eastern Finland, the root cause of arthrosis is still a mystery.
