Seventeen years to mobility: delayed total knee arthroplasty for post-tuberculous arthritis—A case report
This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for tuberculous arthritis in endemic regions and illustrates how delayed but appropriate surgical intervention can restore function and quality of life.
Authors
- Chandhanarat Chandhanayingyong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9473-8836)
- Ujal Pradhan
- Keerati Chareancholvanich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2837-9182)
- Nomina Pradhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9932-0554)
Institutions
- Sunnybrook Health Science Centre (CA)
- Siriraj Hospital (TH)
- Regional Hospital Central Jutland (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05823-w
- Primary Topic
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00