Arthritis due to Crystal Deposition (Crystalline Arthropathies)
Sep.29, 2009 in
Bone, Joint, and Collagen-Vascular Disorders
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Gout usually involves single specific joints, usually including some of the small joints of the extremities. The most typical location is the metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the great toe, which is affected in about 75% of patients. The knee and ankle are involved in about 50% of patients. One third or more of patients have more […]