Gout and pseudogout are conditions of joint inflammation in the body indicated by the presence of crystals in the joint fluid. Here To Enter Gout and Pseudogout Information Chemicals in the body form into crystals that can trigger severe episodes of joint inflammation called gout and pseudogout which are rheumatic diseases. Gout and pseudogout lead to a rapid onset of redness, warmth, and swelling of one joint in the body resulting in pain. The diagnosis of gout or pseudogout is based upon the patient s symptoms as well as the presence of crystal in the joint fluid.
Medications can control inflammation and prevent recurrent episodes of pseudogout.
The Barbara Volcker Center at Hospital for Special Surgery addresses aspects of mobility, chronic pain, pregnancy, and osteoporosis in women with rheumatic disease. It emphasizes rheumatic illnesses which disproportionately affect women, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoporosis, and scleroderma as well as gout and pseudogout. The Barbara Volcker Center at Hospital for Special Surgery coordinates research and clinical care on these topics within the Cornell Medical Center. A strong facility for orthopedic and bone biology research contribute to The Barbara Volcker Center. The Center intends to draw together investigators from different sites and different disciplines to focus on rheumatic disease issues relevant to women.