Intraarticular apatite crystal deposition as a predictor of erosive osteoarthritis of the fingers.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Two patients are described who presented with a chronic effusion with calcium containing particles, considered as apatite, in one finger joint. After a followup of several years, these joints presented erosive changes on radiographs, which raises the question of the pathogenic role of apatite crystals.
Medical subject headings
- Apatites
- Finger Joint
- Osteoarthritis