DEFINITION Liverden nodules are cartilaginous structures that grow on the finger joints in the course of a so-called Liverden arthrosis. As a rule, the lifted nodules occur at the so-called distal finger joints, i.e. the joints between the last two phalanges. They consist of a mixture of bone and cartilage and usually grow on the … Lifting nodules
DIAGNOSIS – how can it be diagnosed? In the case of the Heberden nodules, one speaks of a classical gaze diagnosis. The diagnosis of Heberden’s nodules can be made solely on the basis of the appearance of the affected finger joints. However, whether or not there is actually a Heberden’s arthrosis must be verified with … DIAGNOSIS – how can it be diagnosed? | Lifting nodules
PROGRESS Lifting nodules are a sign of an already existing disease of the finger end joints. They usually only occur when the joints have already been damaged by arthrotic – i.e. wear-related – changes. A complete cure of the arthrosis is therefore no longer possible in most cases – especially because there are no drugs … PROGRESS | Lifting nodules