Hi,
I have osteoarthritis. I have one severely disfigured knuckle, (rendering it useless), (top knuckle, below fingernail of ring finger on right hand). It's been that way for approx. a year and a half. Over time, without realizing it, I don't use this finger in everyday activities, this way avoiding extreme pain.
Today I noticed the osteoarthritic pain in the lower knuckle of my middle finger on my right hand, when there was even the smallest amount of pressure as I used my hands. This has alerted me to the fact that it may be on it's way to becoming severely disfigured. My question is - Is there anything I can start doing or taking to prevent disfiguration from taking over this joint?