Operative management of gouty tophi in the region of the olecranon: a case series

Operative management of gouty tophi in the region of the olecranon: a case series

Background: Tophaceous gout affecting the olecranon region can result in local discomfort, skin ulceration, secondary infection, and considerable disability if left untreated. However, there are limited reports of outcomes, including postoperative complications and recurrence after surgical excision...

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Main Authors: Joshua D. Kirschenbaum, BS, Ruby G. Patel, BS, Matthew R. Boylan, MD, Mandeep S. Virk, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-05-01
Series:JSES International
Subjects:
Olecranon
Olecranon bursa
Tophaceous gout
Elbow
Surgical technique
Operative outcomes
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666638322000652

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