Description

Tuberculosis of bones or joints, particularly in the ankle joint, is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. It occurs when the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria infect the bone or joint tissue, leading to inflammation and potential structural damage.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in discussions about musculoskeletal infections. Variants such as 'tuberculosis articular' may be heard, but it is important to stick to the glossary term in formal contexts. Be cautious of the clinical implications and ensure accurate terminology is used throughout the interpretation.

Example Sentences

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

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

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'articulación' with 'artículo'; misinterpreting related terms like 'tuberculosis pulmonar'; mixing up the term with osteomyelitis.