A lump on the finger knuckle can have many causes, including ganglion cysts, Bouchard’s nodes, RA, septic arthritis, or a tumor. Treatment will depend on the cause and severity of the symptoms.

Bone spurs may also develop in arthritic joints. As the damage in a joint worsens, the body’s reaction may be to create extra bone. These knobby growths can give your hands and fingers a gnarled ...

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD An osteophyte is a bony outgrowth or “bone spur” that develops slowly over time in and around joints. Bone spurs often do not cause symptoms.

Your knuckles are strong bones in your hand that give your fingers the ability to move. But they’re also capable of being broken or bruised. In milder cases, a bruised knuckle can take days to ...

F rom fingers and toes to necks and knees, everyone knows a “cracker.” Up to 45% of people do it . And most habitual joint poppers have heard rumors their habit may cause arthritis .

He might never play again without wearing support for his damaged right index finger. The middle knuckle on that critical finger on Bryant’s shooting hand is so debilitated by arthritis after ...