The cartilage on the ends of wendell's joints is deteriorating. around age 65, he developed bony lumps on the end of the joints on his fingers. recently, he has been experiencing joint pain, swelling, and some loss of flexibility. wendell probably has

Arthritis is a joint disorder involving joint inflammation.Pain is often localized to only the affected joint. Osteoarthritis is a wear and tear type of arthritis often affects aging population affecting joints in hands,knees and lower back. Heberden's node is an example and develops around middle age thus Wendell might have this.

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