Chawanpaiboon P., Voravitvet S., Juntharamussakarn C., Ganokroj P. Arthroscopic Treatment of Extension Block in the Knee Caused by Gouty Tophi: A Case Report. Jbjs Case Connector Vol.15 No.3 (2025). Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/111651
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Arthroscopic Treatment of Extension Block in the Knee Caused by Gouty Tophi: A Case Report
CASE: A 35-year-old man with known gouty arthritis of the right knee and an extension block was found to have persistent tophi and reduced range of motion despite urate-lowering therapy. Arthroscopic surgery excised nodules of tophi in the intercondylar notch and a large central osteophyte that had obstructed full knee extension. The patient achieved full knee extension and satisfactory functional outcomes at 1 year postoperatively. CONCLUSION: Arthroscopic surgery can be effectively used in gouty knees with an extension block, resulting in excellent outcomes.
