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Beyond the Lung: A Rare Presentation of Tuberculosis in the Tarsometatarsal Joint Treated With Chemotherapy, Surgical Debridement, and Fusion.
Cureus
December 2024
Orthopaedics and Traumatology, District Headquarters Hospital, Cuddalore, IND.
Foot tuberculosis is rarely reported in the literature, with most tuberculosis of the foot being an uncommon manifestation of skeletal tuberculosis. Early diagnosis and timely medical and surgical intervention can significantly reduce morbidity. A 23-year-old male presented with persistent swelling and pain in his right foot for six months, accompanied by a discharging sinus over the affected area in the last week, making weight-bearing increasingly difficult.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic intractable nontuberculous mycobacterial-infected wound after acupuncture therapy in the elbow joint: A case report.
World J Clin Cases
December 2024
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, University of Konyang College of Medicine, Myunggok Medical Research Institute, Daejeon 35365, South Korea.
Background: Musculoskeletal (NTM) infections are rare, particularly post-acupuncture therapy, and present diagnostic challenges due to their infrequency and potential severity. Prompt recognition and appropriate management are crucial for optimal outcomes. NTM-infected wounds involving the joints are difficult to treat, and only a few cases have been reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF"An Atypical Presentation of Tuberculosis Elbow" - A Case Report.
J Orthop Case Rep
December 2024
Department of Orthopaedics, Sree Balaji Medical College Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Introduction: Elbow joint is the most common affliction in upper limb tuberculosis (TB). A review of literature shows varying clinical presentations of TB in the elbow, with and without detectable primary foci.
Case Report: We report a rare case of post-traumatic reactivation of latent TB of elbow which mimicked septic arthritis, in a healthy adult who suffered an elbow contusion injury following an road traffic accident.
Perioperative Losartan Is Associated With Similar Rates of Additional Surgical Procedures for Postoperative Shoulder Stiffness After Primary Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair but Lower Rates of Secondary Debridement and Repair.
Arthroscopy
December 2024
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Purpose: To compare the rate of additional shoulder surgery related to postoperative stiffness or tendon healing after primary rotator cuff repair between patients with a losartan prescription and without a losartan prescription.
Methods: The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, code M75.1 was used to identify all patients in the TriNetX Research Network with a rotator cuff tear diagnosis who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2021.
Synovial Lipomatosis in the Knee Joint: A Report of a Rare Condition.
Cureus
October 2024
Orthopedics, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, IND.
Article Synopsis
- Synovial lipomatosis is a rare, benign condition affecting the synovial lining of joints, primarily the knee, and is characterized by the presence of mature fat infiltrating the joint tissue, causing pain and swelling.
- It typically leads to joint movement restrictions and can occur in other joints like the hip and ankle, but diagnosis is often challenging due to its rarity and unclear causes.
- Treatment options range from conservative management to surgical intervention; in this case, a 47-year-old male underwent surgery for severe symptoms, including arthroscopic debridement and synovectomy.
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