The hard bumps that form on the finger joints near the nails are typically bony away, the bones within the joint begin to rub against each other, leading to the formation of new bone as the body attempts to stabilize the joint.
This results in 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
