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. 1998 Jan;21(6):367–370. doi: 10.1007/s002640050187

Tuberculous arthritis of the elbow

W-S Chen 1, C-J Wang 1, H-L Eng 1
PMCID: PMC3619561  PMID: 9498144

Summary.

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.

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Accepted: 20 February 1997


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