Where Are Heberden's Nodes Located?

Bony bumps on the finger joint closest to the fingernail are called Heberden's nodes. Bony bumps on the middle joint of the finger are known as Bouchard's nodes. Bony bumps are also common at the base of the thumb.

What are heberden's nodes associated with?

Heberden's nodes are hard bony lumps in the joints of your fingers. They are typically a symptom of osteoarthritis. The lumps grow on the joint closest to the tip of your finger, called the distal interphalangeal, or DIP joint.

How do you know if you have heberden's nodes?

Signs and symptoms of Heberden's nodes

If you have Heberden's nodes, you can often see them by examining the end joints on your fingers. Tiny firm-hard swellings may extend from the joint closest to your fingernail. In many cases, your fingers may twist or become crooked as the nodes form.