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Bone and Joint Disorders


Osteoarthritis of the Finger Joints

Osteoarthritis of the Finger Joints

The formation of hard nobs at the middle finger joints (known as Bouchard's nodes) and at the farther away finger joint (known as Heberden's node) are a common feature of Osteoarthritis in the hands.

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