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ArticleCureus2023

Exploring the Esoteric: Tuberculosis of the Medial Epicondyle of the Humerus.

Prasad Soraganvi, Pothuri R Ram, Harsha Vardhan Alle N Reddy, Madhan Jeyaraman, Sankalp Yadav

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1citing papers in PubMed
0.3field-weighted citation impact, top 38% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 1 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Prasad SoraganviOrthopaedics and Trauma, PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, IND.
Pothuri R RamOrthopaedics and Trauma, Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Bengaluru, IND.
Harsha Vardhan Alle N ReddyOrthopaedics and Trauma, PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, IND.
Madhan JeyaramanOrthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, IND.
Sankalp YadavMedicine, Shri Madan Lal Khurana Chest Clinic, New Delhi, IND.
Madurai Medical College · INInstitute of Medical Sciences · IN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) of the medial epicondyle of the humerus represents a rare etiology of chronic pain, swelling, and restricted mobility of the elbow joint, characterized by a gradual progression of the swelling. The paucity of reported cases in the literature attests to their infrequency. Herein, we present a case that was referred to our department after enduring swelling, restricted movement, and discomfort for a period of one year. The patient underwent a thorough clinical evaluation, followed by debridement, which ultimately resulted in the diagnosis of TB of the medial epicondyle of the humerus. In this ensuing case report, we comprehensively describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment approach employed for this uncommon manifestation of TB affecting the elbow joint.

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bone tbhumerusmedial epicondylemtb (mycobacterium tuberculosis)tuberculosis

Identifiers

PMID37795071
PMCPMC10547120
OpenAlexW4386399369

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