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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2024

Multifocal Skeletal Tuberculosis - A Case Report.

Ranjith Unnikrishnan, Ankith Chacko, Muhammad Jasim, Nitheesh Chandran, S Gowrishankar

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Ranjith UnnikrishnanDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, India.
Ankith ChackoDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, India.
Muhammad JasimDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, India.
Nitheesh ChandranDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, India.
S GowrishankarDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, India.

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Abstract

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a pervasive infectious disease, and extrapulmonary manifestations account for a significant proportion of cases. Skeletal involvement is observed in about 10% of extrapulmonary TB instances. While spinal TB is relatively common, sacroiliac (SI) joint TB is a rare occurrence, particularly in immunocompetent individuals. Case Report: This case report discusses an unusual presentation in a 19-year-old immunocompetent lady where the spine, acetabulum, and SI joint were concurrently affected. The patient, initially undergoing alternative medicine, exhibited severe pain, weight loss, and restricted mobility. Radiological evaluations, including X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging, revealed extensive vertebral and pelvic destruction with abscess formation. Surgical debridement and stabilization, alongside antitubercular treatment, led to significant improvement. Conclusion: This case emphasizes the challenges in diagnosing multifocal skeletal TB, highlights the importance of early intervention, and underscores the impact of alternative medicine on treatment delays. A multidisciplinary approach involving histopathological and microbiological examinations is crucial for optimal management.

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antitubercular treatmentMultifocal skeletal tuberculosissurgical intervention

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