Gouty Tophi Encompassing Retained Suture Material 7 Years After Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair.

Meera M Dhodapkar Christopher A Schneble Joseph B KahanBrad J Yoo

Published in: JBJS case connector (2022)

Surgical site gout is a rare but important phenomenon to recognize in the treatment of patients with Achilles tendon repairs, particularly in patients with a history of abscess, infection, or collections localized to retained suture material.

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