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What Could Gouty Arthritis Or Osteomyelin In Radiology Report Suggest?

what is the significance of this radiologic finding of the right leg and foot? -Osteoarthritis changes are seen in the ankle joint, osteopenic changes are seen in the distal end of the 1st metatarsal bone for which gouty arthritis and or osteomyelin are considered
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

I have studied your case,

Radiology suggest sequelae of chronic gouty arthritis with possible osteomyelitis..
In gout there is accumulation of uric acid crystals in joint mainly foot. This leads to swelling and redness in foot.
I will advise to do blood inv like complete blood count ,uric acid level, and foot scan.

Till time take analgesic and neurotropic like methylcobalamin.
If gout is confirmed you may need medicine accordingly and diet restriction. For associated osteomyelitis IV antibiotic or surgical treatment may be required.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar 's  Response
Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that your radiological finding of right foot and ankle suggest osteoarthritis changes in the ankle joint means there are age related roughness of ankle joint. Last end of metatarsal of great toe show weakening of bone(reduced density). You should consider for gouty arthritis and infection of bone(osteomyelitis) . You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Could Gouty Arthritis Or Osteomyelin In Radiology Report Suggest?

Hello I have studied your case, Radiology suggest sequelae of chronic gouty arthritis with possible osteomyelitis.. In gout there is accumulation of uric acid crystals in joint mainly foot. This leads to swelling and redness in foot. I will advise to do blood inv like complete blood count ,uric acid level, and foot scan. Till time take analgesic and neurotropic like methylcobalamin. If gout is confirmed you may need medicine accordingly and diet restriction. For associated osteomyelitis IV antibiotic or surgical treatment may be required. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.