CPPD DEPOSITION DISEASE-MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY

1. First-line therapy would be joint aspiration and NSAIDs and/or intra-articular glucocorticoid administration.

2. Colchicine can be used but may be less effective. Low-dose colchicine also can be used as prophylaxis for acute attacks.

3. Use oral prednisone if patients have refractory disease or are unable to take NSAIDs/colchicine.

4. Treate the underlying cause.

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