What Causes the Joints in the Fingers to Appear Swollen and Deformed?
1. Introduction Swollen and deformed joints in the fingers are primarily caused by degenerative osteoarthritis or systemic autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. These chronic pathologies destroy the articular cartilage, provoke severe synovial inflammation, and stimulate abnormal bone remodeling, leading to distinct structural deformities. As the protective cushioning within the small joints … Read more