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Jacobs CL, Stern PJ. An unusual case of gout in the wrist: the importance of monitoring medication dosage and interaction. A case report. Chiropr Osteopat. 2007;15:16doi: 10.1186/1746-1340-15-16.
Jacobs, C. L., & Stern, P. J. (2007). An unusual case of gout in the wrist: the importance of monitoring medication dosage and interaction. A case report. Chiropractic & osteopathy, 1516. https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-1340-15-16
Jacobs, Craig L, and Stern, Paula J. "An unusual case of gout in the wrist: the importance of monitoring medication dosage and interaction. A case report." Chiropractic & osteopathy vol. 15 (2007): 16. doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-1340-15-16
Jacobs CL, Stern PJ. An unusual case of gout in the wrist: the importance of monitoring medication dosage and interaction. A case report. Chiropr Osteopat. 2007 Oct 09;15:16. doi: 10.1186/1746-1340-15-16. PMID: 17922921; PMCID: PMC2174925.
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Chiropr Osteopat. 2007 Oct 09;15:16. doi: 10.1186/1746-1340-15-16.

An unusual case of gout in the wrist: the importance of monitoring medication dosage and interaction. A case report.

Chiropractic & osteopathy

Craig L Jacobs, Paula J Stern

Affiliations

  1. Graduate Education and Research Programs, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie St., Toronto, ON M2H 3J1, Canada.

PMID: 17922921 PMCID: PMC2174925 DOI: 10.1186/1746-1340-15-16

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Gouty arthritis of the wrist is uncommon although gout itself is the most common inflammatory arthritis in older patients. Some known risk factors for the development of gout include trauma, alcohol use, obesity, hyperuricaemia, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. As well, certain medications have been shown to promote the development of gout. These include thiazide diuretics, low dose salicylates and cyclosporine. We present a case of gouty wrist pain possibly precipitated by a medication dosage increase as well as medication interactions.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 77 year old male presented with right wrist pain. Redness and swelling was present at the dorsal aspect of his wrist and range of motion was full with pain at end range upon examination. One week prior, his anti-hypertensive medication dosage had been increased. The patient's situation continued to worsen. Radiographic examination revealed changes consistent with gouty arthritis.

CONCLUSION: It is important for clinicians treating joint conditions to be aware of patients' comorbidities, medication usage and changes in dosages. Education of patients with gout is of prime importance. Clinicians should educate patients that gout may occur at any joint in the body not only the lower limb. Patients should be aware of the signs and symptoms of an acute gouty attack and be made aware that changes in certain medication dosages may precipitate an attack. Awareness of radiographic changes associated with gout is still of importance although these changes are not seen as frequently as they have been in the past due to better control of the disease.

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