The introduction of new methods of diagnosis and treatment of patients with tuberculous coxitis in SPC «Phthisiology» RS (Yakutia)

Abstract

Although the incidence of extrapulmonary forms of tuberculosis in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) has relatively stabilized, growth in the incidence of osteoarticular tuberculosis can be observed. Total hip replacement is being introduced currently – a new high-tech treatment method to restore the mobility of the diseased hip in patients with tuberculosis of the hip and its sequelae. 17 patients underwent treatment with the new technique, using prostheses by Ceraver and Smith&Nephew.