Table 8.

The therapeutic algorithm for TB joint involvement proposed by Tuli [52]

Arthritis Stage	ATT	Auxiliary Treatment	Surgical Treatment
Stage I (Synovitis)	YES	1) Rest
		2) ROM
		3) Splinting
Stage II (early arthritis)	YES	1) Rest	1) Synovectomy
		2) ROM
		3) Splinting
Stage III (advanced arthritis)	YES		2) Osteotomy
			3) Arthrodesis
			4) Arthroplasty
Stage IV (advanced arthritis)	YES		2) Osteotomy
			3) Arthrodesis
			4) Arthroplasty
Stage V (Ankylosis)	YES		2) Osteotomy
			3) Arthrodesis
			4) Arthroplasty
Legend: ATT= Antituberculous treatment; ROM= Range of Motion exercises