Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease (pseudogout) after total knee arthroplasty.

Abstract	The authors report a case of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease (pseudogout) presenting in the early period after primary total knee arthroplasty. The patient's symptoms resolved with conservative management including colchicine and indomethacin. The presentation of pseudogout resembles septic arthritis and should be included in the differential diagnosis to prevent unnecessary surgery in these patients.
Authors	Christopher B Hirose, Rick W Wright
Journal	The Journal of arthroplasty (J Arthroplasty) Vol. 22 Issue 2 Pg. 273-6 (Feb 2007) ISSN: 0883-5403 [Print] United States
PMID	17275647 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Anti-Infective Agents Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Topics	Anti-Infective Agents (therapeutic use) Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal (therapeutic use) Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee Chondrocalcinosis (diagnosis, drug therapy) Female Humans Middle Aged Postoperative Complications (diagnosis, therapy)

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