Nodal Generalized Osteoarthritis

Nodal generalized osteoarthritis is more prevalent in postmenopausal women. Nodal generalized osteoarthritis is a sub-category of osteoarthritis characterized by hardened nodules adjacent to the finger joints. Nodal generalized osteoarthritis carries a significant autoimmune component. The prevalence of nodal generalized osteoarthritis in postmenopausal women points toward a metabolic syndrome connection involving increased systemic inflammation.