Crystals Of Calcium Phosphate In Knee Joint
by Dr Gilbert Faure/science Photo Library
Title
Crystals Of Calcium Phosphate In Knee Joint
Artist
Dr Gilbert Faure/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Scanning electron micrograph of crystals of calcium phosphate on the surface of tibial (lower leg bone) cartilage in the knee joint of a patient with chondrocalcinosis. The disease is characterised by the presence of calcium phosphate crystals in joint cartilage, which cause inflammation, swelling, reduced articulation & may lead to the destruction of the joint. The disease is also known as pseudogout for its resemblance to gout. The crystals associated with gout, however, are formed from sodium urate due to a malfunctioning of the uric acid metabolism. Magnification X1,500 (at 13x13cm size).
Uploaded
February 17th, 2021
Statistics
Viewed 389 Times - Last Visitor from Beverly Hills, CA on 04/19/2024 at 6:27 AM
Embed
Share
Sales Sheet
Similar Images
Comments
There are no comments for Crystals Of Calcium Phosphate In Knee Joint. Click here to post the first comment.
Recently Viewed
