Intra-tendinous Gout in a Repaired Flexor Digitorum Profundus

A patient presented with decreased flexion and triggering following a zone IIc flexor digitorum profundus repair 7 years previously. Chalky-white deposits, confirmed histologically as gout, were present at the repair site.

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Published in:The Journal of hand surgery, European volume European volume, 2008-08, Vol.33 (4), p.528-529
Main Authors: SAINSBURY, D. C. G., HIDVEGI, N., BLAIR, J. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Finger Injuries - surgery
Gout - etiology
Gout - pathology
Gout - surgery
Humans
Inflammatory joint diseases
Male
Medical sciences
Metabolic diseases
Miscellaneous. Osteoarticular involvement in other diseases
Other metabolic disorders
Postoperative Complications
Purines and pyrimidines (gout, hyperuricemia...)
Tendon Injuries - surgery
Tenosynovitis - etiology
Tenosynovitis - pathology
Tenosynovitis - surgery
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Summary:A patient presented with decreased flexion and triggering following a zone IIc flexor digitorum profundus repair 7 years previously. Chalky-white deposits, confirmed histologically as gout, were present at the repair site.
ISSN:1753-1934
2043-6289
DOI:10.1177/1753193407087508