1 At the ends of each of our chromosomes are sections of DNA called telomeres. 2  Telomeres protect the ends of the chromosomes during DNA replication by forming a cap, much like the plastic tip on a shoelace.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of finger arthritis. OA is also called degenerative joint disease because it is caused by wear and tear on your joints as you age. In OA, the protective tissues in your joints deteriorate with time allowing bare bone to rub on bone. This cause joint pain and swelling.
When arthritis develops in those joints, the effects are painful and may ultimately lead to a loss of function. Click through this slideshow to learn more about the symptoms of arthritis in the fingers and how the condition can affect you.ccording to the Mayo Clinic, thumb arthritis is the most common form of osteoarthritis in the hand and fingers. Arthritis in your thumb joint can cause hypermobility in nearby joints.