Tuberculous arthritis of the elbow

W. S. Chen; C. J. Wang; H. L. Eng

doi:10.1007/s002640050187

Tuberculous arthritis of the elbow

W. S. Chen^*
, C. J. Wang
, H. L. Eng

^*Corresponding author for this work

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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Abstract

Twenty-three patients with tuberculous arthritis of the elbow were treated and followed up for 3 to 8 years. The diagnosis was established by finding mycobacterium tuberculosis in the aspirate or in a surgical specimen in 18, and by histology in 5. A long history of symptoms and extensive involvement of bone and joint are associated with poor results. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment can be followed by good functional results. Postoperative continuous passive motion is valuable in improving the range of movement in elbows with extensive osteoarticular tuberculosis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	367-370
Number of pages	4
Journal	International Orthopaedics
Volume	21
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s002640050187
State	Published - 01 1998
Externally published	Yes

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