ISSN:
1434-9949
Keywords:
Calcific Periarthritis
;
Hydroxyapatite Deposits
;
Arthritis of the Finger
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The authors describe a 24-year-old woman presenting with swelling and pain of several finger joints. Roentgenograms showed periarticular, calcific deposits at all locations of swelling. One such deposit revealed the presence of hydroxyapatite crystals on X-ray diffraction. After two injections of corticosteroids in and around one deposit its size and density diminished rapidly, whereas the uninjected corresponding site of the other hand showed no initial improvement; after two years no difference was discernible. Under systemic and topic NSAIDs, pain and swelling improved similarly in all joints. In conclusion, periarthritis of the fingers associated with radiopaque deposits responded favourably to NSAID therapy, while local corticosteroid injections showed no additional benefit.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02231568
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