Abstract:BackgroundGout represents a frequent inflammatory rheumatic disease affecting peripheral joints with an increasing prevalence in our country. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is an emerging tool of increasing interest able to detect both structural and inflammatory lesions and facilitate disease diagnosis and monitoring.ObjectivesTo demonstrate, assess and quantify the pathological findings associated with chronic gout in the second metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint through musculoskeletal ultrasound in comparison wit… Show more
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