Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 4

Tuberculosis of Sternoclavicular Joint- A Report of 2 Cases

Asst. Prof., Department of Orthopedics, SDM Medical College and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad

Online published on 6 November, 2014.

Abstract

Sternoclavicular joint tuberculosis is very rare of all types of skeletal tuberculosis, hence it is likely to be missed most of the times and a high index of suspicion is required to diagnose it. If it is diagnosed in early stages then it can be managed conservatively with antitubercular drugs and surgery reserved only for advanced cases. Here we report two of such kind cases which were diagnosed with non invasive or semi invasive techniques and successfully treated with antitubercular drugs alone.

Keywords

Tuberculosis, Sternoclavicular Joint