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Endoscopic resection of the gouty tophi of the first metatarsophalangeal joint

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Gouty tophus of the first metatarsophalangeal joint can cause shoewear problem. It can ulcerate and lead to secondary infections. Wound complications are common after open resection of the tophus. We describe an endoscopic approach to resect the tophus in order to minimize the soft tissue complications.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, 9 Po Kin Road, Sheung Shui, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China

    Tun Hing Lui

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Lui, T.H. Endoscopic resection of the gouty tophi of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 128, 521–523 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-007-0322-y

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