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Tubercular osteomyelitis of the second metacarpal in a 20-year-old male
National Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics · 2024 · Vol. 8(3) · pp. 07–08
Saiel Anand Kumarjuvekar✉(B. J. Medical College & Sassoon Hospital)Minish Raghunath Katkar(B. J. Medical College & Sassoon Hospital)Vijay Waghmare(B. J. Medical College & Sassoon Hospital)Mangesh Ranjankar(B. J. Medical College & Sassoon Hospital)Ajay Kamat(B. J. Medical College & Sassoon Hospital)
Abstract
Tubercular osteomyelitis is a rare manifestation of skeletal tuberculosis, particularly affecting the metacarpals. Here, we report a case of a 20-year-old male patient presenting with tubercular osteomyelitis of the second metacarpal. The patient’s diagnosis, treatment, and clinical outcome are discussed to provide insight into this uncommon presentation and its management.
Infectious Diseases and TuberculosisHematological disorders and diagnosticsOrthopedic Infections and TreatmentsOsteomyelitisMedicineMetacarpal bonesDentistryOrthodonticsSurgery
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