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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_14 | Pages 43 - 43
1 Dec 2019
Corrigan R Dudareva M McNally M Lomascabeza J
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Aim

Skeletal tuberculosis (TB) accounts for up to one third of cases of extra-pulmonary TB but comprises a minority of osteoarticular infection in areas with low TB incidence. Consequently, unexpected cases may receive surgical management targeted at non-tuberculous orthopaedic infections. This study reviewed treatment and outcomes of non-spinal osteoarticular TB to assess outcomes from modern surgical techniques.

Method

All patients with a diagnosis of non-spinal osteoarticular TB between 2009–2017 from one tertiary referral centre were included. Retrospective review of surgical intervention, antibiotic treatment and outcome was conducted.