This World Spine Day 2025, let's tell you about spinal tuberculosis, also known as Pott's disease. While tuberculosis (TB) is mainly known for affecting the lungs, it can also spread to the spine. If ...
Back pain is a common problem seen among middle-aged men and women, especially those sitting for prolonged hours. The pain experienced is mainly due to poor posture, lack of physical activity, obesity ...
Tuberculous spondylitis is a TB infection that affects the spine. It may cause back pain and, in severe cases, deformity or neurological issues. Tuberculous spondylitis is a tuberculosis (TB) ...
Tuberculous spondylitis occurs when a tuberculous infection spreads to the spine. Bacterial damage to the spine can cause severe pain, abnormal back curvature, and paralysis. The condition is serious ...
The infected bone was removed and prolonged anti-tuberculosis treatment was started. During the course of treatment, doctors also diagnosed tuberculosis involving the brain and spine.
The surgeons at Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital (MSSH) treated a 28-year-old pregnant woman for spinal tuberculosis through a challenging spinal surgery performed at her 28th week of pregnancy, ...