Tuberculosis of the foot.
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In 44 patients with tuberculosis of the foot we identified five radiological patterns of lesions; cystic, rheumatoid, subperiosteal, kissing and spina ventosa. Cystic destruction had the best outcome and rheumatoid the poorest. All the patients were cured after antituberculous treatment for 18 months, and none required surgery.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
دوره 81 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999