DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Hard, non-painful, nodular changes of the fingers in polyarthrosis, which are similar in nature to the lifted nodes and which occur (in contrast to the lifted nodes) at the middle joints of the fingers. See also Heberden's arthrosis.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Not necessary, informing the patient of the harmlessness of the findings. Treatment of the underlying disease as far as possible. Pain therapy if required. Cooperation with the rheumatologist. Prosthetic joint replacement can be decided if necessary.S.a. Heberden's knot.
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