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Types of Arthritis. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Some of the more common types include: 1  Osteoarthritis. 2  This is the most common type of arthritis.3  It occurs when the cartilage covering the end of the bones gradually wears away. 4  Without the protection of the cartilage, the bones begin to rub against each other and the resulting friction leads to pain and swelling.ome of the more common types include: 1  Osteoarthritis. 2  Rheumatoid arthritis. 3  Gout.
Age: The risk of developing many types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis (the most common type), increases with age. Genetics: Most types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and ankylosing spondylitis, have a genetic (inherited) component. Gender: Most types of arthritis are more common in females. Some types, such as gout and ankylosing spondylitis, are more common in men.