Management of Tuberculous Infection of the Spine
Asian Spine Journal
;
: 792-800, 2016.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-164178
ABSTRACT
Spinal tuberculosis accounts for nearly half of all cases of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. It is primarily a medical disease and treatment consists of a multidrug regimen for 9-12 months. Surgery is reserved for select cases of progressive deformity or where neurological deficit is not improved by anti-tubercular treatment. Technology refinements and improved surgical expertise have improved the operative treatment of spinal tuberculosis. The infected spine can be approached anteriorly or posteriorly, in a minimally invasive way. We review the various surgical techniques used in the management of spinal tuberculosis with focus on their indications and contraindications.
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Main subject:
Spine
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis, Spinal
Language:
English
Journal:
Asian Spine Journal
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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