Sites of urate deposition in the asymptomatic hyperuricaemia and gout groups
| Asymptomatic hyperuricaemia (n=25) | Gout (n=33) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any deposition | 6, 24% (10% to 43%) | 27, 82% (66% to 92%) | <0.001 |
| Tendon site | 1, 4% (0% to 18%) | 13, 39% (25% to 56%) | 0.001 |
| Joint site | 5, 20% (9% to 39%) | 25, 76% (59% to 87%) | <0.001 |
| 1st MTP joint | 2, 8% (1% to 24%) | 18, 54% (38% to 70%) | <0.001 |
| Achilles tendon | 1, 4% (0% to 18%) | 9, 27% (15% to 44%) | 0.02 |
Data are presented as n, % (95% CI) affected site.
MTP, metatarsophalangeal.