Welcome Back Rheumatology Fans,
I was part of writing this blog submission for BJSM about Chondrocalcinosis which was awesome. On a related note, I have been helping with another one that should be published soon so watch this space!
You can see the infographic below, for the full article in all its glory click HERE. it is really worth it!
Further Learning Resources
An Introduction To Gout
What is Gout? Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis with distinct characteristics. It manifests through acute attacks featuring intense pain, redness, swelling, and heat in the affected joint. These symptoms typically emerge during the night, reaching their peak within 12-24 hours. The pain is excruciating, prompting many individuals to seek emergency care, contributing to gout surpassing Rheumatoid Arthritis in annual hospital admissions for rheumatological conditions.
Osteoarthritis or Gout Flare? - Top Tips
Welcome back Rheumatology fans, trying something new this week as I created my first "Top Tips" video. This weeks video comes from a recent batch of courses I presented, the question was asked a couple of times. How do you differentiate a gout flare from an osteoarthritis flare? After all the symptom profiles and patient demographics are rather similar.…