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Chapter-23 Skeletal Tuberculosis

BOOK TITLE: Tuberculosis

Author
1. Bhan S
2. Nag HL
ISBN
9788184485141
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10992_23
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
31
Author Affiliations
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

This chapter begins with an overview regarding the various types of skeletal TB. Spinal TB is then presented with a focus on pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, diagnostic approach and treatment. Then, TB of the hip joint, knee joint, ankle and foot, shoulder joint, elbow joint, wrist joint, sacroiliac joint are exhaustively covered. TB at rare sites, such as, sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint, symphysis pubis, ilium, ischium, ischiopubic rams, scapula, sternum and ribs are described. TB tenosynovitis and bursitis, TB osteomyelitis and TB of prosthetic joints are presented. This chapter contains numerous excellent clinical photographs and radiogrpahic (X-ray, CT, MRI) images to enhance the learning experience.

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