IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-7-19954 Original Research Paper A RARE CASE OF TUBERCULOSIS ELBOW ARTHRITIS Balathithyan.R. Dr. July 2019 8 7 01 02 ABSTRACT

Elbow joint tuberculosis arthritis is the rare presentation of extra–pulmonary tuberculosis. The elbow joint is the most frequently involved joint in tubercular infections of the upper limb. The reported incidence of elbow TB varies from 2 to 5% of all skeletal locations. This is a case report of rare presentation of extra–pulmonary tuberculosis in a previously fit and healthy 75–year–old female. At the end of treatment patient was improved symptomatically and regained full range of movement.