04/27/2026
šļø A firm mass in the finger⦠but this isnāt just a lump.ļæ½In this episode of Surgery in Boots, we remove a gouty tophusāa buildup of uric acid crystals that forms after long-standing, uncontrolled gout.
š” Gout isnāt just joint pain. Over time, those crystals can collect into tophi, causing deformity, pain, and loss of function.
šŖ Surgery can remove the mass and improve functionābut itās not a cure.ļæ½True treatment requires controlling uric acid levels long-term.
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