Therapeutic consequences of crystals in the synovial fluid: a review for clinicians

CER4645
2011 Vol.29, N°6
PI 1032, PF 1039
Review

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PMID: 22133072 [PubMed]

Received: 05/04/2011
Accepted : 08/07/2011
In Press: 22/12/2011
Published: 22/12/2011

Abstract

Many crystals may be found in arthritic joints. Rheumatologists are able to diagnose, with a high degree of probability, which crystals induce arthritis in the individual case. A definite diagnosis supported by polarisation microscopy may provide a firm basis for adequate long-term treatment. Recently new insights in the inflammatory processes induced the development of targeted therapies. We review novel developments in crystal-induced arthritis and gout in particular.