Ancient Remedy for Aching Joints

A 58-year-old woman has chronic joint pain. Discover an ancient metallic element used in Acupuncture and medicine to treat rheumatological conditions.

Gold


A 58-year-old woman presented to the rheumatology clinic with long-standing joint pain and deformities of both hands and feet. What material has been used in acupuncture threading techniques for joint pain?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Copper
Gold
Titanium
Cobalt
Silver nitrate

Acupuncture, DMARDs, Gold, Joint Pain, Rheumatoid arthritis

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