title: Arthrocentesis to diagnose and treat acute gouty arthritis in the great toe.
authors.affiliation: Rainelle Medical Center, Rainelle, WVa., USA.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015210:Arthritis, Gouty / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006214:Hallux; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint; D019152:Paracentesis / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D013256:Steroids; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids