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Do proximal phalanges change with age? A deep dive into aging finger bones

Studies have shown that while other hand bones may lengthen or shorten over a lifetime, the proximal phalanges show comparatively little change in length. This surprising stability offers unique insight into the aging process of our hands. But **do proximal phalanges change with age** in other, more significant ways? The full picture involves cartilage, bone density, and joint health.