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Tuberculosis of the hand
M M Al-Qattan1, A Al-Namla, A Al-Thunayan
1Division of Plastic Surgery, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. moqattan@hotmail.com
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|July 19, 2011
Summary
Tuberculosis of the hand is increasing due to immigration, aging, and immunocompromised individuals. This review covers its causes, diagnosis, treatment, and classifications like tenosynovitis and osteomyelitis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Rising incidence of hand tuberculosis linked to immigration, aging populations, and immunocompromised individuals, including those with human immunodeficiency virus.
- Growing global health concern necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the disease's presentation and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of hand tuberculosis, covering epidemiology, bacteriology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment principles.
- To detail the classification of hand tuberculosis and its various clinical presentations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on epidemiology, bacteriology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hand tuberculosis.
- Classification of hand tuberculosis into specific lesion types (cutaneous, tenosynovitis, bursitis, osteomyelitis, arthritis, hypersensitivity reactions).
Main Results:
- Hand tuberculosis incidence is increasing due to demographic shifts and immunocompromised populations.
- The review outlines key aspects including etiology, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies.
- Specific classifications and classic presentations of various hand tuberculosis lesions are detailed.
Conclusions:
- A thorough understanding of hand tuberculosis epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment is crucial for effective patient management.
- Recognizing the diverse clinical presentations of hand tuberculosis is essential for timely and accurate diagnosis.
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