Description

Tuberculosis of bones or joints, specifically affecting other joints in the foot, is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. It occurs when the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria infects the skeletal system, leading to inflammation and potential destruction of bone and joint tissues.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of tuberculosis affecting different body parts. It's important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Variants like 'tuberculosis ósea' may be heard, but it's best to stick to the glossary term in clinical contexts.

Example Sentences

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

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó tuberculosis de huesos o articulaciones, otras articulaciones en el pie, después de presentar dolor y hinchazón persistentes.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'tuberculosis pulmonar'; misinterpretation as a general bone infection; mixing up with similar terms like 'artritis'.