My grandma has these hard bumps forming on her finger joints near the nails. Why is this spreading?

process not only affects the joints’ function but can also lead to visible changes in the hands’ shape.

4. Why the Bumps Seem to Be Spreading From One Finger to Another

The appearance of these nodes on multiple fingers is often due to the progressive nature of osteoarthritis. As the disease advances, it can affect more of the joints in the hands, leading to the formation of nodes on several fingers.

Genetic predisposition also plays a significant role in the spread of these nodes. If a person has a family