An ultrasonographic study of gouty arthritis: Synovitis and its relationship to clinical symptoms: A retrospective analysis.

Background And Aims: Joint pain is the main symptom of acute attacks in patients with gout, which if not managed properly, can develop into chronic gout. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between ultrasound (US) features of gouty arthritis (GA) and its clinical manifestations to provide a basis for diagnosing and evaluating the disease.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 182 sites in 139 patients with GA diagnosed by the Rheumatology and Immunology Department.