Tuberculous monoarthritis of the knee joint

Gunton, Adrianna; Losie, Jennifer A.; Connors, William

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“…Clinicians cannot detect early articular involvement with plain radiography. Only in the advanced phases of TB arthritis are juxta-articular osteoporosis, peripheral osseous erosions, and increasing joint space narrowing visible [15]. Nevertheless, these symptoms were visible on our patient's plain radiography due to the delayed diagnosis.…”

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Navigating Foot Tuberculosis in a Leprosy Survivor: A Case Managed Solely With Medical Strategies

Patel,

Pundkar,

Shrivastava

et al. 2024

Cureus

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We present a case report of a 66-year-old male patient with a known history of leprosy who presented with pain and swelling in his right foot for the past 1.5 years. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) revealed non-inflammatory exudate, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) was identified in the sample by the cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT). The patient was managed conservatively with anti-Koch's treatment (AKT), and a follow-up was conducted for 12 months to monitor the treatment response and overall progress. This highlights the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate medical management, along with a long-term follow-up, among patients with ankle tuberculosis, to reduce the need for surgical intervention.

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Navigating Foot Tuberculosis in a Leprosy Survivor: A Case Managed Solely With Medical Strategies

Patel,

Pundkar,

Shrivastava

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Clinical Management of Primitive Bone and Joint Infections

Chakroun,

Labbène,

Kooli

et al. 2024

Histopathology of Bone and Joint Infections

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Rehabilitation Treatment Of Tuberculosis Of The Knee Joint (Gonitis Tuberculosis) After Synovectomy Surgery: A Case Report

Wahyudi,

Rama Susilawati

2024

IndoJPMR

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Introduction: The incidence of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPT) cases is increasing globally. with bones and joints being the most common sites, accounting for over 10% of occurrences. Tuberculosis of the knee is rare case, presents challenges in prompt diagnosis, leading to severe progressive pain and functional impairment that significantly impacts the patient's quality of life. Case Persentation: A 42-year-old male patient experienced chronic pain in the right knee joint, stiffness and limitations when moving the knee. Physical examination showed swelling, warmth and redness. The range of movement of the knee was limited. Histopathological examination showed that the patient was diagnosed with tuberculosis of the knee. Synovectomy was performed after a diagnosis of tuberculosis of the knee and followed by a 9-month anti-tuberculosis drugs regimen. Knee range of motion (ROM) exercise and diathermy therapy showed clinical improvement after prompt management since the initiation of progressive rehabilitation therapy. Conclusion: Tuberculosis of the knee is a rare complication of tuberculosis which has the potential to cause functional impairment and affect the quality of life. Providing physiotherapy interventions in the form of exercises and diathermy therapy in post-synovectomy cases for one year resulted in significant functional progress.

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Tuberculous monoarthritis of the knee joint

Cited by 3 publications

References 10 publications

Navigating Foot Tuberculosis in a Leprosy Survivor: A Case Managed Solely With Medical Strategies

Navigating Foot Tuberculosis in a Leprosy Survivor: A Case Managed Solely With Medical Strategies

Clinical Management of Primitive Bone and Joint Infections

Rehabilitation Treatment Of Tuberculosis Of The Knee Joint (Gonitis Tuberculosis) After Synovectomy Surgery: A Case Report

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