Description

Tuberculosis of bones or joints, metacarpus refers to a specific form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that affects the bones or joints, particularly in the metacarpal region of the hand. This condition can lead to significant pain, deformity, and functional impairment if not diagnosed and treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in formal medical contexts, and it is important to maintain a clinical register when interpreting. Common variants that may arise include colloquial terms related to bone infections, but it is recommended to stick to the glossary term in formal discussions to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of bones or joints, metacarpus after presenting with persistent pain in the hand.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó Tuberculosis de huesos o articulaciones, metacarpo después de presentar un dolor persistente en la mano.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with osteomyelitis; misinterpreting as a general bone infection; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.