Heberden’s nodes are bony growths that can develop on the finger joints of people with osteoarthritis. They usually affect the joints nearest the fingertips and can cause pain and stiffness. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The presence of Heberden’s nodes is associated with increased MRI-based periarticular bone area expansion ...

Osteoarthritis most often affects the joints of the hands, knees, hips, lower back, and neck. When this happens, the tissues that normally cushion the joint space are worn away. Over time, a person ...

Heberden's nodes (HNs) are bony enlargements of the finger joints that are readily detectable in a routine physical exam and are considered hallmarks of osteoarthritis. A new Arthritis & Rheumatology ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have read everything I can find on Heberden’s nodes. I have one on the middle finger of my left hand, my writing hand. I have had this node for about three months, and I believe it ...

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Dr. Keith Roach writes a medical question-and-answer column weekdays. Dear Dr. Roach: I have read everything I can find on Heberden’s nodes. I have one on the middle finger of my left hand, my writing ...

A lump on the finger knuckle joint can happen for many reasons, ranging from an inflammatory condition to an infection. In rare cases, a bump or lump on the finger knuckle joint can be due to a tumor.