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Chapter-047 Tuberculosis of the Ankle and Foot

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Orthopedics & Trauma (4 Volumes)

Author
1. Tuli SM
ISBN
9789385891052
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12869_48
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2016
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
1. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, University College of Medical Science and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, Delhi University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, New Delhi, India, Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Nehru Nagar, New Delhi, India, Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, New Delhi, India, Vimhans PrimaMed Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India, Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Nayati Medical Institutes, New Delhi, India, Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Vimhans Nayati Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
Chapter keywords
tuberculosis, ankle, foot, limb, osteoarticular tuberculosis, tubercular arthritis, antitubercular drug, mycosis, brucellosis, sarcoidosis

Abstract

This chapter discusses tuberculosis of the ankle and foot. Tuberculous disease of the ankle is relatively uncommon. The initial focus may start in the synovium, especially in children, or as erosion in the distal end of tibia, malleoli or talus. The more common sites of involvement are calcaneum, subtalar and midtarsal joints. Sometimes the disease may remain limited to the central part of a tarsal bone for a long time without extension to the neighboring joints. Clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and management of tuberculosis of the ankle and foot are also discussed in this chapter. Pain, limp and swelling are the earliest features. Surgery is indicated for cases that are not responding to antitubercular drugs and rest to the part, or when the diagnosis is in doubt.

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