Tuberculosis of Wrist Presenting as Scaphoid Fracture: A Case Report
- Author:
Diwakar Mishra
;
Ajay Gupta
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2011;5(2):47-49
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The scaphoid is an uncommon site for tuberculous infection.
Clinical features and radiographic findings are not
necessarily helpful and may lead to a delay in diagnosis and therefore poor treatment results. We report here a case of scaphoid tuberculosis, which presented as a scaphoid fracture, but then progressed to wrist arthritis. The patient was treated conservatively and had good functional outcome. To the best of our knowledge, such presentation has not been documented.
