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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Caries sicca refer to -
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'a' i.e., Tuberculosis of shoulder Tuberculosis of shoulder:* Tuberculosis of the shoulder is uncommon.* It usually starts as an osteitis but is rarely diagnosed until arthritis has supervened. This may proceed to abscess and sinus formation, but in some cases the tendency is to fibrosis and ankylosis.* If there is no exudate the term 'caries sicca' is used.* They may be confused with frozen shoulder clinically.