TB Flashcards
1
Q
classification of TB
A
extra articular (epiphyseal/bones with haemodynamic marrow)
intraarticular (large joints)
vertebral body
2
Q
clinical features
A
insidious onset
general ill health
low grade fever
pain esp at night
swelling
loss of weight
decreased ROM
ankylosis
deformity
spinal- little pain but present with abscess or kyphosis
3
Q
pathology
A
primary complex in lung or gut, secondary spread, TB granuloma
4
Q
signs
A
long history
involvement of single joint
thickening of synovium
muscle wasting
periarticular osteoporosis
5
Q
investigations
A
FBC
mantoux test
sputum, urine culture
xray
joint aspiration and biopsy
