What is the action course for Infection over base of first Metatorsal?

Question

I have queries on Infection over base of first foot metatorsal which is being suspected as Tuberculer(?). Now the Incision and drainage followed by Boipsy & C/s to be performed.

I want to know if the Biopsy result is poitive, what is the next course of action and how much serious the case can be??

Answer 1

TB of a bone is disseminated TB. It needs to be treated for at least one year. Initially, four anti- TB drugs will be given for 2 months, then 2 drugs will be continued. You can carry on with your normal daily activities and take normal diet. Bone TB cannot be transmitted to others. If you also have lung TB and have sputum, your sputum will be infectious for the first few weeks. This condition is completely curable. Don't worry.