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. 1993 Nov;17(5):313-9.
doi: 10.1007/BF00181708.

[Tuberculosis of the trochanter. Apropos of 17 cases]

[Article in French]
S Karray  1 , M Karray, K Ayadi, M Zouari, M Zlitni, M Douik, T Litaiem, N Slimane
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[Tuberculosis of the trochanter. Apropos of 17 cases]

[Article in French]
S Karray et al. Int Orthop. 1993 Nov.

Abstract

This paper presents a short study of 17 cases of tuberculosis of the greater trochanter seen during a period of 19 years at the National Orthopaedic Institute in Tunis. The onset of the infection is slow with patients presenting at a mean of 7 years after initial symptoms. The diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy and culture of the organism. Management is based on treatment with antituberculous drugs, although surgical excision of the lesion is sometimes required. Successful resolution of the symptoms is usually achieved unless the hip joint becomes involved. Our patients showed good results at a mean follow up of 5 1/2 years.

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