What are Bouchard’s Nodes? Symptoms & Treatment
Bouchard’s nodes are thick, calcified outgrowths or coagulated blisters on the proximal interphalangeal joints (the center joints of fingers or toes). When the articular (joint) ligaments develop calcific prods, they can lead to osteoarthritis. Rarely, nodes are also seen in rheumatoid arthritis, where the immune system attacks the synovium. Bouchard’s nodes are similar in appearance … Read more