Description

Tuberculosis of bones or joints, specifically in the shoulder region, is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis where the Mycobacterium tuberculosis infects the skeletal system. This condition can lead to significant pain and functional impairment in the affected area, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in contexts involving orthopedic evaluations or infectious disease assessments. Common variants might include 'tuberculosis ósea' or 'tuberculosis articular', but it is crucial to stick to the glossary term in formal medical settings to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of bones or joints, shoulder region after presenting with severe shoulder pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis de huesos o articulaciones, región del hombro, después de presentar un dolor severo en el hombro.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'tuberculosis pulmonar'; using informal terms like 'tuberculosis de huesos'; mispronouncing 'tuberculosis' as 'tuberculosa'