Clinically-evident tophi are associated with reduced muscle force in the foot and ankle in people with gout: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background The foot and ankle represent a common site for tophi in people with gout, yet it is unclear whether the presence of tophi is related to impaired muscle function. This study aimed to determine the association between foot and ankle tophi and muscle force in people with gout. Metho...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-017-0207-4 |