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Dr says i have slight wear nothing 2 serouis on my hip. active 4 28yrs weights/diet.mom@age 6o never active requir new hip.will i inherit it?.iluv2lif

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OA can be hereditary: osteoarthritis has a strong hereditary component. Smoking could influence it as well. Being active is important but you may want to engage in swimming or something else of low impact

Answered 2/11/2015

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