Gout

Images

Gout

Chronic tophaceous gout showing nodules in periarticular structures and arthritis

Adapted from BMJ Case Reports 2009 [doi:10.1136/bcr.03.2009.1668] Copyright © 2009 by the BMJ Group Ltd

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Gout

Chronic tophaceous gout showing nodules in the hands, elbows, legs, buttocks, and abdominal wall (arrows)

Adapted from BMJ Case Reports 2009 [doi:10.1136/bcr.03.2009.1668] Copyright © 2009 by the BMJ Group Ltd

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• Diagnosis Approach
• Other presentations

Gout

Uric acid levels and cumulative incidence of first episodes of gout

Adapted from Campion EW, Glynn RJ, DeLabry LO. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia. Risks and consequences in the Normative Aging Study. Am J Med. 1987;82:421-426

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• Etiology

Videos

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  Aspiration and injection of the knee: animated demonstration

  How to aspirate synovial fluid from the knee and administer intra-articular medication using a medial approach.

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  Aspiration and injection of the shoulder animated demonstration

  How to aspirate synovial fluid from the shoulder and administer intra-articular medication. Video demonstrates a posterior approach to the glenohumeral joint and a lateral approach to the subacromial space.