Patients with tophi also had significantly greater impairment of work productivity and activity. Tophaceous gout was associated with greater absenteeism and overall work impairment than both the ...

The present study quantifies the impact of the presence of tophi and frequency of acute gout attacks on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), productivity, and healthcare resource utilization.

Tophaceous gout is a severe form of gout. It results when uric acid crystals form, leading to growths called tophi around the ...

Tophi are a symptom of gout. They are large, hardened masses of uric acid crystals within and around the joints. These masses can cause pain, joint deformity, and limited range of motion.