Description

Tuberculous arthritis of the tarsus is a rare form of arthritis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis affecting the tarsal bones. It can lead to significant joint damage and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. There are no common regional variants for this specific term, so it is best to use the canonical term provided.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous arthritis of the tarsus after presenting with joint pain and swelling.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con artritis tuberculosa del tarso después de presentar dolor e hinchazón en la articulación.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with rheumatoid arthritis; mispronouncing 'tarsus' as 'tarso' incorrectly; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.