- Authored by: Dr. Mandeep S. Dhillon Myth 1: Osteoarthritis cannot be avoided in the old age. Untrue. Ageing and osteoarthritis are not related to each other as ageing is a natural process and osteoarthritis is caused due to reduction in the synovial fluid leading to the wear and tear of the joints and may involve many factors. Modern lifestyle contributes due to excess body weight, unbalanced diet, poor posture or activity Click to Read More