Spinal tuberculosis: review of current management.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1302/0301-620X.100B4.BJJ-2017-1040.R1.
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Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) remains endemic in many parts of the developing world and is increasingly seen in the developed world due to migration. A total of 1.3 million people die annually from the disease. Spinal TB is the most common musculoskeletal manifestation, affecting about 1 to 2% of all cases of TB. The coexistence of HIV, which is endemic in some regions, adds to the burden and the complexity of management. This review discusses the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, impact of HIV and both the medical and surgical options in the management of spinal TB. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:425-31.
Medical subject headings
- Tuberculosis, Spinal