Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research

Caries of Elbow: An Infrequent Location with Diagnostic Quandary: A Case Report

Tarun Kumar *

Reginal Hospital Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, 174001, India.

Lucky Verma

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical College, Tanda Kangra, HP, India.

Bhanu Awasthi

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical College, Tanda Kangra, HP, India.

Jasbir Singh

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical College, Tanda Kangra, HP, India.

Sajid Khan

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical College, Tanda Kangra, HP, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Tuberculous disease of elbow is a very rare entity and constitutes approximately 2-5% of all cases of skeletal tuberculosis and accounts for 10% of all extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. The disease starts from lower end humerus, olecrenon region or from upper end of radius. We report a case of extra pulmonary Tuberculosis involving left elbow joint. Early diagnosis and intervention is very necessary to prevent serious joint and bone destruction. Although biopsy is required to make definitive diagnosis, it is imperative that Orthopedician understand the typical clinical presentation and radiological imaging. Reviews of literature with emphasis on clinical manifestations, laboratory findings and imaging features are studied.

Keywords: Tuberculosis, CBNAAT, adenosine deaminase, MRI, AFB

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