Pseudogout of the ankle: a case study and arthroscopic-assisted treatment

Chondrocalcinosis, also known as pseudogout, a calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease, has been reported in many joints of the human body. A review of the literature reveals few reported cases of pseudogout of the ankle and various uncertainties of the etiology of pseudogout. The authors offer a review of the disease and a case presentation with the use of arthroscopy to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of pseudogout of the ankle.