Clinically-evident tophi are associated with reduced muscle force in the foot and ankle in people with gout: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The foot and ankle represent a common site for tophi in people with gout, yet it is unclear whether the presence of tophi is related to impaired muscle function. This study aimed to determine the association between foot and ankle tophi and muscle force in people with gout. Metho...

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Main Authors: Sarah Stewart, Nicola Dalbeth, Simon Otter, Peter Gow, Sunil Kumar, Keith Rome
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-017-0207-4