Management of Tuberculous Infection of the Spine.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 27559464.
- Also identified by DOI 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.792 and PMC identifier 4995267.
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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.