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Phemister triad

Dr Yuranga Weerakkody et al.

The triad of Phemister refers to three features seen classically with joint involvement from tuberculosis

They comprise of

  • juxtarticular osteopaenia / osteoporosis
  • peripheral osseous erosions
  • gradual narrowing of joint space

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