Overview
Definition
Inflammatory arthritis from monosodium urate crystal deposition.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Hyperuricemia.
Clinical Symptoms
- Exquisite joint pain
- redness
- swelling (often great toe).
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Joint aspiration (negatively birefringent needle crystals).
Management
- NSAIDs
- Colchicine
- Allopurinol (preventive).
Complications
- Tophi
- joint destruction.