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- A 47-year-old man initially diagnosed with prepatellar bursitis later discovered to have osteomyelitis of the patella due to tuberculosis.
- Treated through surgery (curettage and biopsy) and antibiotics, the patient's condition improved significantly.
- Early intervention is crucial for successful recovery, as differentiating between bursitis and tuberculous osteomyelitis can be difficult.
Article Abstract
Case: A 47-year-old male with swelling over the patella and associated pain, subsiding with medicines but recurring after a few days. Diagnosed as prepatellar bursitis by the family physician, it eventually turns out to be osteomyelitis of the patella. Treated with curettage, biopsy, and placement of bio-composite mixed with antibiotics. Intra-operative findings and histopathology confirmed tuberculosis of the patella. On follow-up after 6 years and the completion of anti-tuberculosis treatment, the patient showed full functional and radiological recovery without recurrence.
Conclusion: Early treatment with antibiotics and surgery gives excellent results. Identifying it as a tuberculous osteomyelitis is challenging when the condition is closely resembles pre-patellar bursitis.
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