Where does gout occur in the knee?

Gout occurs in the synovial joint of the knee joint.

Gout is mostly caused by purine metabolism disorder and (or) decreased uric acid excretion in the body, resulting in elevated blood uric acid levels in the body. The knee is also one of the most common parts of gout. In most cases, uric acid crystals are deposited in the knee joint, mainly under the knee and inside and outside the knee eye. It can lead to pain, redness, elevated skin temperature, joint dysfunction, etc. in the knee joint. In severe cases, it can also cause joint deformity. It affects the patient's ability to walk normally.