Conclusion
This study developed a new model to help clinicians identify gout
patients who are at risk of tophi formation. The proposed predictive
factors were practical, non-invasive and easily obtainable. Through an
assessment of individual risks, the model may help doctors and patients
to enable more active and effective measures regarding tophi prevention
and treatment. However, due to lack of a large sample size and external
verification, further studies are still required to verify the
nomogram’s validity and accuracy.