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Tuberculous Arthritis
Alternate Names : Granulomatous Arthritis
DefinitionTuberculous arthritis is an infection of the joints caused by tuberculosis. (See also spondylitis.)
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Approximately 1% of people affected with tuberculosis will develop associated arthritis. The joints most frequently involved are the spine, hips, knees, wrists, and ankles. Most cases involve just one joint.
Tuberculosis involving the spine is often referred to as Pott's disease. The hunchback of Notre Dame had a gibbous deformity (humpback) which is thought to have been caused by tuberculosis.
Tuberculous arthritis can be very destructive. In particular, if the spine is involved, a patient may have numbness, tingling or weakness below the level of the infection. Muscle atrophy and muscle spasms can occur.
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• Definition
• Tuberculous Arthritis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Tuberculous Arthritis Symptoms & Signs
• Tuberculous Arthritis Prevention
• Tuberculous Arthritis Diagnosis & Tests
• Tuberculous Arthritis Treatment
• Tuberculous Arthritis Prognosis
• Tuberculous Arthritis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Arthritis
• Kyphosis
• Pulmonary Tuberculosis
• Spinal Cord Trauma
Tests & Exams
• Joint X-Ray
• PPD Skin Test
Other Topics
• Aspiration
• Fever
• Joint Pain
• Joint Swelling
• Muscle Atrophy
• Muscle Cramps
• Pain Medications
• Physical Examination
• Sweating - Excessive
• Symptomatic
Review Date : 7/22/2002
Reviewed By : Sonya Shin, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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