Spinal gout recovery with urate‐lowering therapy: A case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message The occurrence of spinal gout resulting in erosion of the superior articular process in patients with low back pain is uncommon, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. Urate‐lowering therapy may be beneficial in improving joint destruction and bone erosion, as evidenced by our case.

Keywords

• bone destruction and healing
• case report
• latent tuberculosis infection
• spinal tophus