Extraspinal osteoarticular tuberculosis (TOA-ER) is a rare form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. It remains a topical problem not only in underdeveloped countries but also in developed countries due to cases of immune deficiency. Through a study of 40 cases, we specify the current diagnostic aspects of TOA-ER and detail their therapeutic and evolutionary modalities. The mean age of our patients was 40 years with a clear predominance of females observed (SR = 0.66). 76.31% of the cases were from a rural setting. The impairment was single-focal in 72.5%. Associated tuberculosis location was found in 59% of cases. Pain and swelling were the main clinical symptoms. Signs of tuberculous impregnation were found in less than half of the cases. The IDR was positive in 67%. All patients underwent an appropriate radiological exploration consisting of a standard x-ray (30 cases), CT (21 cases) and MRI (23 cases). technetium-99m bone scintigraphy, performed in 15 cases, detected 5 infra-clinical osteoarticular locations. 77.5% of patients had formal pathological and / or bacteriological confirmation of the diagnosis. All patients had adequate anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy with a mean duration of 18 months. 67% of patients had a surgical debridement procedure.Aim
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