Tuberculous Osteomyelitis of Calcaneum: A Rare Case

Vivek H Jadawala1, Sanjay V Deshpande1, Ankur Salwan1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.

Cureus
|November 4, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculosis (TB) can affect bones, including the calcaneum (heel bone), leading to tuberculous osteomyelitis (OM). Early diagnosis and anti-tubercular therapy (AKT) are crucial for treating this rare condition, with surgery reserved for severe cases.