http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2005/05/26/joint-problems.aspxBy Beth Taylor and Steve Brown Conditions caused by poor joint structure, like hip dysplasia, may be inherited. They may also be strongly influenced by diet and other environmental factors, both before and after birth. If cartilage deteriorates, and boneenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)