Description

Tuberculosis of bones or joints, particularly affecting the sacroiliac joint, is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. It occurs when the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria infect the skeletal system, leading to pain, swelling, and potential joint damage.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in both clinical and educational contexts. Common variants include 'tuberculosis ósea' or 'tuberculosis articular', which are colloquial and should be avoided in formal settings. It is essential to maintain a formal register when interpreting this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of bones or joints, sacroiliac joint.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis de huesos o articulaciones, articulación sacroilíaca.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'tuberculosis' with 'tifus'; mispronouncing 'sacroilíaca' as 'sacroiliaca'; using informal terms like 'tuberculosis articular' in clinical settings.