Structural Joint Damage in Gout - 03/04/14
Doi : 10.1016/j.rdc.2014.01.006
Ashika Chhana, PhD, Nicola Dalbeth, MBChB, MD, FRACP ⁎ 
Bone & Joint Research Group, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
∗Corresponding author.
Riassunto |
This article summarizes the structural damage that is observed in advanced gout and current understanding of the mechanisms by which this damage occurs. Interactions between monosodium urate crystals and cells within the joint are described as well as knowledge gained from imaging studies. Future research directions and potential therapeutic strategies for the prevention and treatment of joint damage in gout are also discussed.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Gout, Urate crystal, Bone, Cartilage, Tendon
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Elsevier Inc. Tutti i diritti riservati.
Vol 40 - N° 2
P. 291-309 - maggio 2014 Ritorno al numero
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