ICD-10 Code A18.02 | Tuberculous arthritis of other joints Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include joint pain, swelling, limited range of motion, and systemic symptoms such as fever and fatigue. A history of tuberculosis may also be present.

Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and laboratory tests to confirm the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in joint fluid or tissue.

Treatment usually involves a combination of first-line antitubercular medications for an extended duration, along with supportive care such as pain management and physical therapy.

While the bacteria causing tuberculosis can spread through the air, tuberculous arthritis itself is not contagious. However, the underlying tuberculosis infection can be.