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Skeletal tuberculosis following proximal tibia fracture.

Sanjay Meena1, Devarshi Rastogi, Nilesh Barwar

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India. sanjaymeena@hotmail.com

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds
|March 1, 2013
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Tuberculosis complicating a proximal tibia fracture is rare. This case report details a 10-year-old treated successfully with antituberculous therapy, leading to sinus healing and fracture union.

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Published on: October 25, 2024

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis incidence is increasing globally.
  • Tuberculosis of bone, particularly complicating fractures, is uncommon.
  • This case highlights a rare presentation of tibial tuberculosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of tuberculosis complicating a proximal tibia fracture in a pediatric patient.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering tuberculosis in non-healing fractures with discharging wounds.
  • To document the successful management of this rare condition.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical case presentation of a 10-year-old with proximal tibia fracture.
  • Diagnosis confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and histology.
  • Treatment involved standard antituberculous therapy.

Main Results:

  • The patient developed a discharging wound and non-union of the proximal tibia fracture.
  • Polymerase chain reaction and histology confirmed tuberculosis.
  • Antituberculous treatment resulted in sinus healing and fracture union.

Conclusions:

  • Tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of non-healing fractures with superimposed infection, especially in endemic areas.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate antituberculous treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • This case represents a rare documented instance of tuberculosis complicating a proximal tibia fracture.