Tophi deposits on the back surface of the elbow joints

Tophi deposits on the back surface of the elbow joints form from accumulated urate crystals, creating hard, often painful nodules surrounded by inflammatory tissue. This typically occurs in individuals with chronic gout who have had prolonged high levels of uric acid in their blood. These tophi deposits can cause discomfort, restrict elbow movement, and become tender or sore when subjected to pressure or movement. Effectively managing these tophi is crucial to relieving symptoms and maintaining joint function.

Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology