Tuberculosis Osteoarticular

Tuberculosis of bone and joint tissue: causes, symptoms and treatment

Bone tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease is one of the socially determined ones: most often it manifests itself in people who do not have sufficient means to fight the disease. As a result, in Russia about 30% of cases of the disease occur in children and adolescents. In medical practice, the disease is classified in several areas: - diseases of the spine; - damage to the rib bones; - diseases of the limbs. These criteria are convenient because they allow you to avoid difficulties in diagnosis. Sometimes

Tuberculosis of the musculoskeletal system is a serious disease that can lead to complications and disability. This condition is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which affects the joints and bones.

Symptoms of skeletal tuberculosis may include joint pain, redness and swelling around the joints, weakness and loss of appetite. In some cases, fever and general malaise may occur.

The diagnosis of osteoarticular tuberculosis is made on the basis of x-rays, computed tomography or other imaging methods. Treatment of tuberculosis includes the use of antibiotics and immunostimulating drugs, as well as surgery