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Finger joint osteoarthritis — ultrasound-guided PRP for Heberden and Bouchard OA

Swollen, tender knuckles and stiff fingers don't have to be accepted as part of ageing.

We combine diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound-guided PRP and targeted hand rehab.

Medically reviewed by Johan Hedevåg, MD

Ultrasound diagnosis1,000+ treatmentsNo referral required
Regenerative treatment for pain and swelling in DIP and PIP joints.

Finger joint OA most often affects the distal joints (DIP, Heberden) and middle joints (PIP, Bouchard), causing pain, swelling, stiffness and reduced grip function. Ultrasound-guided PRP is an evidence-based option in inflammatory active finger joint OA.

Autologous
your own platelets — low side-effect profile
Precision
ultrasound-guided millimetre precision in the small joints of the hand
6–12 wk
typical time to noticeable improvement

What is treated?

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How it works

  1. Single visit (~45 min)
    1. 01Ultrasound examination & diagnosis~15 min
      A licensed physiotherapist maps affected finger joints with diagnostic ultrasound, assesses active inflammation and confirms the treatment plan.
    2. 02Ultrasound-guided PRP injection~30 min
      60–180 ml of blood is drawn, centrifuged, and platelet-rich plasma is injected with high precision under ultrasound guidance into the most affected finger joints.
  2. 03Pre-optimisationIf needed0–3 months
    In cases of overweight, insulin resistance or systemic inflammation, we optimise metabolic health and loading patterns to maximise the PRP response for upcoming treatments.
  3. 04Rehab and follow-upOngoing
    Individualised programme for hand mobility, grip strength and joint-protective ergonomics — often in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
  4. 05Maintenance treatmentIf neededEvery 3–6 months
    For chronic osteoarthritis, maintenance treatments every 3–6 months help sustain pain relief and function over time.

What is finger joint OA?

Finger joint OA is cartilage wear in the small finger joints. Typical Heberden nodes are located on the distal joints (DIP) and Bouchard nodes on the middle joints (PIP). Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness and gradual loss of grip function.

How we treat finger joint OA

We start with a diagnostic ultrasound examination to identify which joints are actively inflamed. Based on that, we combine ultrasound-guided PRP, targeted hand rehab and ergonomic adjustment.

Questions about Finger joint osteoarthritis

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Other conditions we treat

Knee osteoarthritisTennis elbowPlantar fasciitisRunner's kneeAchilles tendinosisShoulder osteoarthritisHip osteoarthritisWrist osteoarthritisThumb CMC osteoarthritisAnkle osteoarthritisToe osteoarthritisFacet joint osteoarthritis

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