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Heberden's arthritis
Also known as:
Heberden’s disease
Associated persons:
William Heberden
Description:
Arthritis with deformity that begins in the fingers and progresses. The concomitant deformity is caused by ankylosis, exostosis, and atrophy of soft parts. Often associated with osteoarthritis of weight-bearing joints. Heberden’s nodules are typical.
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