Distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) arthrodesis is a surgical procedure aimed at fusing the bones of the finger joints to alleviate pain and restore function, particularly in cases of severe ...

Distal interphalangeal (DIP) predominant PsA mainly affects the DIP joint, which is the one closest ... those with spondylitis PsA also experience pain, swelling, and stiffness in the neck and ...

The pain and inflammation usually get better ... pea-sized bony growths on the joint closest to the fingertip (the distal interphalangeal joint or DIP). Heberden's nodes are a common sign of ...

Chandrasekaran, MD Bouchard’s nodes symptoms include pain ... interphalangeal (PIP) joints—the finger joints closest to the knuckles. The nodes are a classic sign of osteoarthritis, or joint ...