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This case report aims to present a 57-year-old Bulgarian female with advanced HTB, persisting chronic pain, severe functional limitation, and marked restriction in Range Of Motion (ROM) and Muscle Strength (MS). Baseline assessment revealed a Harris Hip Score (HHS) of 56 and pain intensity of 7\/10 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Microbiological confirmation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis was obtained via bone biopsy. Following completion of ATT and normalization of inflammatory markers, the patient underwent Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) using an anterolateral approach. An individualized Exercise-Based Postoperative Rehabilitation Program (EBRP) was implemented. At 6- Hip Flexion (HF) improved from 25\u00b0 to 55\u00b0, while hip abduction increased from 15\u00b0 to 40\u00b0. MS improved from 2\/5 to 4+\/5 in key muscle groups (MG). Functional performance improved significantly, with HHS increasing from 56 to 81 (+44.6%), and pain decreasing from 7\/10 to 2\/10 (\u221271.4%). 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