Dear Dr. Roach: I have read everything I can find on Heberden’s nodes. I have one on the middle finger of my left hand, my writing hand. I have had this node for about three months, and I believe it ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 64-year-old man in good medical health. Recently, a bump the size of a pea appeared on the large knuckle of my index finger. My general physician glanced at it and said that it ...

If one (or more) of your fingers feel sore and stiff throughout the day—and extra-tender at the moment you open your eyes in the morning—you could be dealing with osteoarthritis of the hands. For ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I’m a 64-year-old man in good medical health. Recently, a bump the size of a pea appeared on the large knuckle of my ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read everything I can find on Heberden's nodes. I have one on the middle finger of my left hand, my writing hand. I have had this node for about three months, and I believe it ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Key Takeaways Finger pain can be caused by acute injuries, overuse injuries, and arthritis. Treatments for finger pain include rest, ice, NSAIDs, and ...

Index to ring finger length ratio (2D:4D) is a trait known for its sexual differences. Men typically have shorter second than fourth digits; in women, these fingers tend to be about equal in length.