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Following a 2-stage surgical procedure and medical management of the tuberculosis (TB), successful union had been achieved at the 1-year follow-up.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Nonunion of the humerus caused by TB is a rare entity, but careful attention to patient demographics can forewarn the care provider. 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