You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read everything I can find on Heberden’s nodes. I ...

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 ...

Bouchard’s nodes are bony nodules, or osteophytes, that form on the middle joint of the fingers. They often result from osteoarthritis and can cause pain and rigidity in the finger. Keep reading to ...

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 ...