Reidsteel developed the orthopedic trolley as alternative crutches suitable for most lower leg injuries including diabetic ulcers, gout, bunions, sprained ankles, broken feet and heels and a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Injuries - Gout

Gout is a form of acute arthritis that causes severe pain and swelling in the joints. It most commonly affects the big toe, but may also affect the heel, ankle, hand, wrist, or elbow. Gout is often a recurring condition. An attack usually comes on suddenly and goes away after 5-10 days.

Gout occurs when there are high levels of uric acid circulating in the blood, and the acid crystallizes and settles in the body.

Diagnosis
Doctors can diagnose gout based on a physical exam and the patient's description of symptoms. In order to detect hyperuricemia, doctors can administer a blood test to measure serum urate levels. However, high urate levels merely point to the possibility of gout. Many people with hyperuricemia don't have urate crystal deposits. Also, it has been shown that up to 30% of gout sufferers have normal serum urate levels, even at the time of an acute gout attack. The most definitive way to diagnose gout is to take a sample of fluid from an effected joint and test it for the presence of the urate crystals.

Treatment
The symptoms of gout will stop completely a week or so after an acute attack without any intervention. However, it is important to be diagnosed and treated by a health care practitioner in order to avoid attacks of increasing severity in the future and to prevent permanent damage to the joints, kidneys, and other organs. During an acute attack, treatment should focus on relieving pain and inflammation. On an ongoing basis, the focus is on maintaining normal uric acid levels, repairing tissue damage, and promoting tissue healing.

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John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd
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