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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is an uncommon cause of skeletal infections, rarely affecting the hand and wrist (<1% of skeletal TB).
  • Wrist tuberculosis presents diverse clinical and radiological features, often leading to delayed diagnosis and significant morbidity.
  • Delayed diagnosis of wrist TB can result in persistent pain and stiffness post-treatment.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old female presented with swelling in her wrist.
  • Imaging revealed involvement of the intercarpal, carpometacarpal, and radiocarpal joints.
  • Diagnostic workup confirmed tuberculous etiology for the wrist joint swelling.

Findings:

  • The patient's wrist tuberculosis involved multiple joints.
  • Conservative treatment was initiated for the tuberculous wrist lesions.
  • The condition healed with residual deformity despite treatment.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in wrist swelling, even in rare presentations.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are essential to minimize long-term sequelae of wrist TB.
  • Further research into optimal diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for skeletal TB, particularly in the wrist, is warranted.