Tuberculosis of the Skeletal System

NEET PG Orthopaedics
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Tuberculosis of the Skeletal System

Tuli’s Tuberculosis of the Skeletal System book has provided a scientific foundation to treat bone tuberculosis to Orthopedic surgeons in the developing world for the last 30 years. It gives a clear insight to diagnose and treat this very old disease, which is known and described in the historical literature.

This is a basic as well as a reference book on tuberculosis of the bone and joint. Newer technology, imaging and subsequent research throws newer light on the understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnostics and treatment principles to improve the outcome of treatment.

HIV and multidrug resistance has compounded the management of osteoarticular tuberculosis. This fourth edition has added serological tests and immune modulation for multidrug-resistant and therapeutically refractory cases. These issues have been covered with 25 newer images and 80 references. The whole book emphasizes on the “Correct treatment” that influences the life of the patients, family and the society at large.

I recommend this new edition to be read by one and all and as a reference book in libraries in an attempt to solve the menacing oldest infective disease, i.e. “Tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis of the Skeletal System

table of content

  1. Epidemiology and Prevalence …………………………………………………… 3
  2. Pathology and Pathogenesis ……………………………………………………… 9
  3. The Organism and its Sensitivity ……………………………………………. 21
  4. Evolution of Treatment of Skeletal Tuberculosis …………………… 25
  5. Diagnosis and Investigations …………………………………………………… 32
  6. Antitubercular Drugs ………………………………………………………………. 45
  7. Principles of Management of Osteoarticular Tuberculosis……… 56

Section II
EXTRA-SPINAL REGIONAL TUBERCULOSIS

  1. Tuberculosis of the Hip Joint …………………………………………………… 69
  2. Tuberculosis of the Knee Joint ……………………………………………… 111
  3. Tuberculosis of the Ankle and Foot ………………………………………. 131
  4. Tuberculosis of the Shoulder ………………………………………………… 140
  5. Tuberculosis of the Elbow Joint ……………………………………………. 149
  6. Tuberculosis of the Wrist ………………………………………………………. 158
  7. Tuberculosis of Short Tubular Bones ……………………………………. 164
  8. Tuberculosis of the Sacroiliac Joints ……………………………………… 167
  9. Tuberculosis of Rare Sites, Girdle and Flat Bones ………………… 172
  10. Tuberculous Osteomyelitis ……………………………………………………. 179
  11. Tuberculosis of Tendon-Sheaths and Bursae ………………………… 187

Section III
TUBERCULOSIS OF THE SPINE
19. Clinical Features ……………………………………………………………………. 193
20. X-ray Appearances and Findings on Modern Imaging …………. 200
21. Differential Diagnosis …………………………………………………………… 227
22. Neurological Complications …………………………………………………… 239
23. Management and Results ………………………………………………………. 259
24. Operative Treatment ……………………………………………………………… 302
25. Spinal Braces …………………………………………………………………………. 344
26. Relevant Surgical Anatomy …………………………………………………… 347