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World J Orthop. Mar 18, 2022; 13(3): 289-296
Published online Mar 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i3.289
Published online Mar 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i3.289
Table 2 Demographic and clinical distribution of composite reference standard positive, probable and possible osteoarticular tuberculosis cases, n (%)
| Characteristics | Cases (n = 37) | |
| Age group (yr) | 0 - 10 | 1 (2.7) |
| 11 - 20 | 5 (13.6) | |
| 21 – 30 | 10 (27.0) | |
| 31 - 40 | 6 (16.2) | |
| 41- 50 | 6 (16.2) | |
| 51 - 60 | 6 (16.2) | |
| > 60 | 3 (8.1) | |
| Sex | Male | 19 (51.4) |
| Female | 18 (48.6) | |
| Site if OATB | Knee | 8 (21.6) |
| Spine | 20 (54.1) | |
| Elbow | 1 (2.7) | |
| Wrist | 1 (2.7) | |
| Psoas abscess | 7 (18.9) | |
- Citation: Mohanty M, Mishra B, Jain M, Karaniveed Puthiyapura L. Diagnostic role of Xpert-MTB RIF assay in osteoarticular tuberculosis: A retrospective study. World J Orthop 2022; 13(3): 289-296
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v13/i3/289.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v13.i3.289