Tophaceous gout involving the proximal interphalangeal joint

R. H. Gelberman; D. H. Doty; M. L. Hamer

doi:10.1097/00003086-198003000-00042

Tophaceous gout involving the proximal interphalangeal joint

R. H. Gelberman, D. H. Doty, M. L. Hamer

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Abstract

The extensor mechanism at the proximal interphalangeal joint may be severely damaged by expanding tophaceous deposits. Tophectomy and reconstruction of the extensor tendon is beneficial in patients who respond poorly to medical therapy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	225-227
Number of pages	3
Journal	Clinical orthopaedics and related research
Volume	147
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00003086-198003000-00042
State	Published - 1980

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Tophaceous gout involving the proximal interphalangeal joint

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