title: [Tuberculous infection of total hip prosthesis: report on two cases (author's transl)].
abstract: M. tuberculosis infection of a total hip prosthesis was observed in two patients. Clinical and bacteriological diagnostic features are described, as well as the two possible physiopathological mechanisms involved: activation of a chronic local lesion or blood dissemination. Combined medical and surgical treatment results in effective clinical and functional recovery.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012008:Recurrence; D014394:Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: L'infectiontuberculeuse de la prothése totale de hanche. A propos de 2 observations.