Heberden Nodes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction Heberden nodes are hard, bony swellings that develop prominently on the distal interphalangeal joints of the fingers and toes. These nodules are the classic clinical hallmark of hand osteoarthritis. They represent a structural alteration of the joint architecture, indicating a chronic, degenerative process affecting the articular cartilage and the underlying bone. The presence … Read more