The first big-toe joint is classic, but NICE also lists the midfoot, ankle, knee, hand, wrist and elbow as joints in which gout may present.
The first big-toe joint is classic, but NICE also lists the midfoot, ankle, knee, hand, wrist and elbow as joints in which gout may present.
Verdict: False.
The first big-toe joint is classic, but NICE also lists the midfoot, ankle, knee, hand, wrist and elbow as joints in which gout may present.
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