Seventeen years to mobility: delayed total knee arthroplasty for post-tuberculous arthritis—A case report

Key Points

• The case illustrates the consequences of delayed total knee arthroplasty for post-tuberculous arthritis and emphasizes the need for quick diagnosis.
• Case report of a patient with post-tuberculous arthritis
• Analysis of surgical intervention outcomes
• Assessment of function and quality of life post-surgery.
• Restoration of knee function observed after total knee arthroplasty
• Improved quality of life reported
• Delayed surgery highlighted as a critical factor in recovery.