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Tuberculous arthritis   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Granulomatous arthritis

Definition:

Tuberculous arthritis is an infection of the joints resulting from tuberculosis infection. (See also spondylitis.)

Causes and Risks

Approximately 1% of people affected with tuberculosis will develop arthritis. The joints most frequently involved are the spine, hips, knees, wrists, and ankles. Most cases involve just one joint. The hunchback of Notre Dame had a gibbous deformity (humpback) which was thought to be due to tuberculosis, a common cause of gibbous deformity.

The arthritis can be very destructive and lead to the collapse of the vertebrae. Muscle atrophy and muscle spasms can occur.

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