Risk factors for the formation of double-contour sign and tophi in gout

Risk factors for the formation of double-contour sign and tophi in gout

Abstract Background This study aimed to confirm the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound (US) on gout and explore the potential risk factors for double-contour sign and tophi formation in gout patients. Methods The US analyses were performed on all knee, ankle, and first metatarsophalangeal (MTP 1) joi...

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Main Authors: Chao Sun, Xuan Qi, Yu Tian, Lixia Gao, Hongtao Jin, Huifang Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Gout
Ultrasound
Double-contour sign
Tophi
Risk factor
Questionnaire
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1280-0

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