Description

Tuberculosis of bones or joints, specifically affecting the fibula, is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that can lead to significant morbidity. It is characterized by the infection and inflammation of the bone or joint tissue, often requiring a combination of medical and surgical interventions for treatment.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in contexts discussing orthopedic complications of tuberculosis. Variants such as 'tuberculosis ósea' may be heard colloquially, but it is important to stick to the glossary term in formal medical discussions to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of bones or joints, fibula, after presenting with persistent pain and swelling.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con Tuberculosis de huesos o articulaciones, peroné, después de presentar dolor y hinchazón persistentes.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'tuberculosis' with 'tifus'; mispronouncing 'peroné' as 'peroneo'; mixing up symptoms with those of pulmonary tuberculosis.