Arthroscopic Management of Intra-articular Tophaceous Gout of the Knee: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Abstract

Tophaceous gout of the knee can mimic intra-articular pathology and may be encountered unexpectedly when performing a knee arthroscopy. The treating surgeon should be aware of the potential for this condition and understand that surgical intervention, when combined with appropriate medical management, can yield favorable clinical results.