How to Manage Chondrocalcinosis
The deposits cause irritation that leads toinflammation, joint degeneration, and cartilage damage. Symptoms of chondrocalcinosis are similar togoutand other types of arthritis.The condition can be diagnosed by examining joint fluid. Treatments include oral painkillers, joint fluid extraction, and injected steroid drugs. SMC Images/Getty Images Chondrocalcinosis Symptoms Not everyone with chondrocalcinosis has symptoms. Chondrocalcinosis is characterized by painful flare-ups (attacks) that develop suddenly and can last for days or weeks. Chondrocalcinosis is sometimes calledpseudogoutbecause the symptoms are similar to gout....