TUBERCULOSIS OF HAND: IS CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT THE KEY?

Introduction: Musculoskeletal Tuberculosis is seen in 10-15% of all cases and hand involvement is seen in about 10% of this subset. This study was done to bring to light the various clinical manifestations of tuberculosis in the hand, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and timely anti-tubercular therapy for a good functional outcome, especially in a country that is endemic to tuberculosis.