gout

Original Research

En Masse Excision and Curettage for Periarticular Gouty Tophi of the Hands

07/12/2022

Brandon Alba , MD, MPH;

Matthew E. Doscher , MD, FACS;

Matthew Giuca , MD;

Matthew Harlin , MD, MS;

Matthew Harris , MD;

This article assesses en masse excision and curettage of articular tophi involving the hands and shows that carefully planned and precisely executed surgery can consistently alleviate pain, preserve function, and enhance the aesthetics of...

This article assesses en masse...

07/12/2022

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Blog

Can Vaccines Contribute To Gout Flares?

03/11/2021

Richard L. Blake , DPM, FAAPSM;

I received an inquiry recently on my website from someone suffering from debilitating pain in the right great toe that he feels stemmed from a recent shingles vaccine. This person first noticed swelling and discomfort nine days after the...

I received an inquiry recently...

03/11/2021

Podiatry Today

Blog

Is Gout A Deadly Disease?

05/21/2020

Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

A recently published study shows a clear association between gout and heart failure.1 

A recently published study shows...

05/21/2020

Podiatry Today

Online Exclusive

A Closer Look At The Use Of Pegloticase For Chronic Refractory Gout

10/29/2019

Antonio Ciccone , DO, MBA;

Mark DiMaggio , BS;

Alexa Cozzarelli , BS;

John Cozzarelli , DPM;

When gout is resistant to oral treatment, it can have a significant impact on a patient’s activities and quality of life. With this in mind, these authors review an intravenous treatment option for refractory gout and share their experience...

When gout is resistant to oral...

10/29/2019

Podiatry Today

Feature

Essential Insights On Treating Lower Extremity Gout

04/15/2019

William D. Fishco , DPM, MS, FACFAS;

Ashley Jensen , DPM;

Gout can cause patients significant pain in the lower extremity and chronic attacks of gout often follow acute incidents. With this in mind, these authors discuss essential diagnostic considerations as well as short-term and long-term...

Gout can cause patients...

04/15/2019

Podiatry Today

Case Series

Human Acellular Dermal Matrix Paired With Silver-zinc Coupled Electroceutical Dressing Results in Rapid Healing of Complicated Diabetic Wounds of Mixed Etiology: A Novel Case Series

07/06/2016

Windy E. Cole , DPM, CWSP, FACCWS;

07/06/2016

Wounds

"Gangrenous Finger" Proven to be Acute Gout

09/06/2015

Eric Gallagher , MD;

Todd Ruiter , DO;

“Gangrenous Finger” Proven to be Acute Gout Eric Gallagher, MD1, and Todd Ruiter, DO1,2 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine 2Borgess Medical Center,...

“Gangrenous...

09/06/2015

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