Evaluation of surgical treatment of gout-A retrospective study on 28 cases with tophi.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The efficacy, safety, optimal timing, and urate-lowering effects of surgical interventions in gout management remain poorly understood. This study aims to fill this gap by evaluating the role of surgery in treating gout patients with tophi.

Method

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 28 gout patients presenting with tophi. Data were comprehensively retrieved from electronic medical records, including medical history, laboratory findings, surgical procedures, hospitalization duration, postoperative monitoring, and relevant variables.

Results

Postoperative improvements were observed in joint symptoms and functionality. Surgical intervention effectively reduced the frequency of gout flares, demonstrating short-term urate-lowering effects (STULE) and pot

SUBMITTER: Zhang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11761110 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature