Pott's paraplegia: early recovery after radical anterior surgery shaikh zayed hospital experience

The aim in the treatment of Pott's Paraplegia is eradication of the disease producing the paraplegia, recovery of neurological function, early mobilization and rehabilitation. To achieve this aim we followed the radical anterior surgical approach. Twelve patients with Pott's Paraplegia underwent radical anterior debridement and fusion with autogenous bone grafts. These patients were reviewed as to the effect of this radical approach on return of distal neurological function and time independent ambulation. Benefits of this radical surgery are discussed and recommendations made