Abstract
Tuberculous trochanteric bursitis (TTB) is a rare condition. Clinical management varies considerably and recurrence is common. This report presents 5 new cases of TTB and a review of the literature (1981-2003), with emphasis on clinical and radiological findings and treatment, in order to investigate the optimum therapeutic approach.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Antitubercular Agents / administration & dosage*
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Bursitis / drug therapy*
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Bursitis / microbiology*
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hip Joint
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pain Measurement
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Spain
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Treatment Outcome
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Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / diagnosis*
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Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / drug therapy*