Anatomical site and US findings | Hyperuricemic (n= 100 joints) | Normouricemic (n= 104 joints) | Pvalue |
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First MTP joint, n (%) | |||
Double contour sign | 25 (25%) | 0 | <0.0001 |
Joint cavity widening (synovial fluid/hypertrophy) | 52 (52%) | 25 (24%) | <0.0001 |
Power Doppler signal | 0 | 0 | NS |
Bone erosion | 12 (12%) | 6 (5.7%) | NS |
Knee, n (%) | |||
Double contour sign (femoral hyaline cartilage) | 17 (17%) | 0 | <0.0001 |
Joint cavity widening (synovial fluid/hypertrophy) | 7 (7%) | 2 (1.9%) | NS |