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Acromioclavicular joint tuberculosis: A report of two cases
Nitish Bansal1, Gitesh Singh1, Parik Dev2
1Department of Orthopaedics, GMC, Patiala, Punjab, India.
The Indian Journal of Tuberculosis
|November 9, 2021
Summary
Acromioclavicular joint tuberculosis is rare and often misdiagnosed. Early diagnosis and multidrug chemotherapy for this rare condition can lead to good functional outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- Acromioclavicular (AC) joint tuberculosis is an exceptionally rare condition, with only 16 cases documented globally.
- India, a tuberculosis-endemic country, contributes significantly to the global burden of the disease.
Observation:
- This report details two cases of AC joint tuberculosis.
- Both patients presented with symptoms that had a high potential for misdiagnosis.
Findings:
- Diagnosis was achieved through a high index of suspicion.
- Treatment involved standard multidrug chemotherapy.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis of AC joint tuberculosis is crucial for effective management.
- Multidrug chemotherapy offers a favorable functional outcome for patients with AC joint tuberculosis.
