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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2025

Wrist joint tuberculosis masquerading as traumatic arthritis sequalae.

Han-Zheng Li, Jun Zhang, Liang Ma, Hai-Feng Jia, Jia-Cheng Li, Gang Li

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Article in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2025. 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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6 authors.

Han-Zheng LiFirst College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250355, China.
Jun ZhangOrthopaedic Microsurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China.
Liang MaOrthopaedic Microsurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China.
Hai-Feng JiaFirst College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250355, China.
Jia-Cheng LiFirst College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250355, China.
Gang LiFirst College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250355, China. sdszylg@163.com.

Funding

Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province 2021CXGC010501Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province of China ZR2022LZY003
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWrist joint tuberculosis(WJ-TB)is a rare manifestation of osteoarticular tuberculosis(OAT).Delayed diagnosis is common and often leads to postponed treatment, resulting in complications such as joint stiffness and persistent pain in the affected limb. CASE PRESENTATION: A 50-year-old man presented with symptoms in the wrist joint suggestive of WJ-TB.Initially, he was diagnosed with traumatic arthritis.However, following a series of diagnostic tests, the final diagnosis of tuberculous arthritis was confirmed.The patient underwent effective treatment, which led to a marked improvement in his condition.

conclusionsWJ-TB is a treatable condition.Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential to prevent joint destruction and maintain function in patients with OAT.

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Tuberculosis, OsteoarticularWrist JointAntitubercular AgentsDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansMaleMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeAntitubercular AgentsOsteoarticular tuberculosisWrist jointWrist joint tuberculosis

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