Radiologic screen for CPPD disease should include AP view of both knees, AP view of pelvis including hips and symphysis pubis, and a PA view of both hands. No one drug is superior. May be used in similar fashion as that in acute episodes of gouty arthritis. See gout above for dosing. Particularly effective when given intravenously.
Corticosteroid injections are often combined with aspiration for large joints.
All rights reserved.