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Tuberculous periprosthetic joint infection in a total knee arthroplasty: A rare case report
International Journal of Case Reports in Orthopaedics · 2025 · Vol. 7(2) · pp. 16–18
Abstract
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), commonly caused by bacterial pathogens. Tuberculosis (TB) as a cause of PJI is rare and presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present the case of a 50-year-old diabetic and hypertensive woman who developed TB PJI two years after TKA. Diagnosis was confirmed via histopathology and TruNAAT, and she was managed with implant removal, spacer insertion, and anti-tubercular therapy as per NTEP guidelines.
Orthopedic Infections and TreatmentsInfectious Diseases and TuberculosisOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyPeriprostheticMedicineArthroplastyTotal knee arthroplastyTuberculosisKnee JointSurgeryPathology
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