What is it?

Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPDD), also known as pseudogout, refers to arthirtis which causes stifness, pain and inflammation in joints. The inflammation is caused by calcium crystals deposits. Typically, it affect one joint at a time, more commonly the knee or wrist. Other joints may be affected are the hips, shoulders, elbows, knuckles, toes and ankles. People who are at greater risk include those who suffer from kidney failure, thyoid or parathyroid conditions, low magnesium, disorders that affect calcium, phosphate or iron.