<s>[INST] Are Inflammatory Arthritis and Degenerative Arthritis Hereditary? [/INST] Both arthritis types can be genetically passed down. There does seem to be a hereditary component to arthritis Source: Illinois Bone & Joint Institute. Link: https://www.ibji.com/blog/rheumatology-autoimmune-care/common-questions-about-arthritis/. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Arthritis </s>