Pseudogout of the ankle: a case study and arthroscopic-assisted treatment.
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.
Hanft
J R
JR
Department of Podiatric Surgery, Larkin General Hospital, South Miami, Florida.
Kashuk
K B
KB
Schabler
J A
JA
Segall
A
A
D000368:Aged; D000842:Ankle; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002805:Chondrocalcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans