the characteristic hard bumps that are Heberden’s nodes. These nodes are more commonly found in women and typically appear after the age of 45.
- How Osteoarthritis Changes the Joints and Creates These Nodules
Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of cartilage, the flexible tissue that cushions the ends of bones in a joint. When this cartilage deteriorates, the bones begin to rub together, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
In response, the body often forms osteophytes, or bone spurs, as a way to try to repair the damage
