Suggest Treatment For Gout In The Big Toe While On Indocin

Posted on Sat, 20 May 2017

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Question : I am scheduled to have a right TKR in 48hours. I have an acute case acute of gout in my right big toe. Can I take indocin and is there a chance the surgery will be cancelled because of the infection ? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gout is not, but infection is a contraindication for TKR.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopedic Surgeon.

Acute gout is not a contraindication for Knee replacement but if there is any infection (like pus formation) then TKR will not be done as the chances of infection in the Implant will go up. If there is no infection but only raised Serum Uric Acid, you can go ahead with TKR. And you can take Indocin.

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