Definition of Gout Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that results from an excess of uric acid in the blood.

BONES OF FOOT: Tarsals (calcaneus, talus, navicular, cuboid & 3 cuneiform), Allopurinol
Metatarsals & Phalanges -decreases the production of uric acid
-decrease high blood uric acid levels
MUSCLE OF FOOT: -a xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Dorsal - Extensor Digitorum Brevis, and Extensor Hallucis Brevis. -taken by mouth or injected into a
Plantar (4 layers) - vein
1. 1st layer - Abductor Hallucis, Flexor Digitorum Brevis & Abductor Digiti Minimi
2. 2nd layer - Quadratus Plantae & Lumbricals Joint fluid test
3. 3rd layer - Flexor Hallucis Brevis, Adductor Hallucis & Flexor Digiti Minimi
X- ray imaging
Brevis Treatment Ulttrasound
4. 4th layer - Plantar Interossei & Dorsal Interossei
Blood test
COMPARTMENT OF FOOT: Interosseous, Medial, Lateral & Central Dual-energy computerized
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Anatomy Diagnosis
Gout
Physiology Prevention

Symptoms
Gout occurs when urate crystals Avoid or limit alcohol
accumulate in your joint, causing the Drink plenty of water
inflammation and intense pain of a gout Intense pain.
Lose excess weight or
attack. Urate crystals can form when you Redness.
maintain a healthy weight
have high levels of uric acid in your blood. Stiffness. Treat sleep apnea
Your body produces uric acid when it Swelling.
breaks down purines — substances that
are found naturally in your body. Tenderness, even to light touch, such as from a bedsheet.

Warmth, or a feeling like the joint is “on fire.”