title: Pseudogout of the ankle: a case study and arthroscopic-assisted treatment.
abstract: Chondrocalcinosis, also known as pseudogout, a calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease, has been reported in many joints of the human body. A review of the literature reveals few reported cases of pseudogout of the ankle and various uncertainties of the etiology of pseudogout. The authors offer a review of the disease and a case presentation with the use of arthroscopy to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of pseudogout of the ankle.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Larkin General Hospital, South Miami, Florida.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hanft
authors.forename: K B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Kashuk
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Schabler
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Segall
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000842:Ankle; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002805:Chondrocalcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans