MUSCULOSKELETAL TUBERCULOUS INFECTION IN THE HAND

Authors
BROWN JN SAHU P KEHOE NJS WINFIELD J
Citation
Jn. Brown et al., MUSCULOSKELETAL TUBERCULOUS INFECTION IN THE HAND, Journal of orthopaedic rheumatology, 9(4), 1996, pp. 238-240
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics,Rheumatology
Journal title
Journal of orthopaedic rheumatology → ACNP
ISSN journal
09519580
Volume
9
Issue
4
Year of publication
1996
Pages
238 - 240
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-9580(1996)9:4<238:MTIITH>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
We present a case of tuberculous infection (TB) of the second metacarp o-phalangeal joint. In patients who present with unusual musculoskelet al swellings it is important to consider TB. The typical features are highlighted in this case.