Tuberculosis of bones or jointsICD-11 Sub-sub category
ICD-11 code : 1B12.40;
Preferred Label : Tuberculosis of bones or joints;
ICD-11 definition : A disease of the bones and joints, caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium
tuberculosis. This disease commonly presents with bone pain, joint inflammation, loss
of movement or feeling in the affected bone or joint, and weak bones prone to fracture.
Transmission is through haematogenous spread to the bones and joints after inhalation
of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation is by identification of Mycobacterium
tuberculosis in biopsy samples of the affected site.;
ICD-11 synonym : TB of bones and joints; tuberculous bursa; tuberculous cartilage; tuberculosis of joint; tuberculosis of bone; tuberculous bone;
A disease of the bones and joints, caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium
tuberculosis. This disease commonly presents with bone pain, joint inflammation, loss
of movement or feeling in the affected bone or joint, and weak bones prone to fracture.
Transmission is through haematogenous spread to the bones and joints after inhalation
of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation is by identification of Mycobacterium
tuberculosis in biopsy samples of the affected site.