Tuberculosis of Ankle Joint
Ankle swells up
Calf wasting occurs
Skin becomes warm and tender
Movement gets Restricted
We have to examine knee and foot joints as well.
X-ray of Ankle Joint- Regional Osteoporosis
Bone abscess
Narrowing and irregularity of joint space
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Treatment
General ATT
Splint with foot in neutral position
Non-weight bearing in a caliper
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