Differences in Achilles tendon stiffness in people with gout: a pilot study

Abstract Background Gout has been associated with weaker foot/leg muscles and altered gait patterns. There is also evidence of on-going foot pain and an increased risk of tendinopathy, with the Achilles and patella tendons most frequently affected in gout. Additionally, the inflammation associated w...

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Main Authors: Simon Otter, Catherine Payne, Anna-Marie Jones, Nick Webborn, Peter Watt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-03598-3