a) Describe briefly the surgical steps of instrumented anterolateral decompression of thoracic spine in tuberculosis. [3] b) What are the indications and contraindications for surgical decompression in tuberculosis of spine? [5+2]

Pathology of Pott’s spine. Clinical features, radiological features, differential diagnosis, Middle path regimen in the treatment of spinal TB.

Discuss the etiopathogenesis of tuberculosis of spine and write current trends in management of TB Spine.

a) Describe the etio-pathogenesis and clinical features of a cold abscess. [3+2] b) Discuss the management of pott’s paraplegia with cold abscess at dorsal spine level 8,9 vertebra. [5]

a) Describe the various types of abscesses seen in Pott’s 4+4+2 spine, and its significance on the disease outcome. b) Discuss the migration of the abscesses to remote areas based on the anatomical tissue planes. c) Briefly write about CBNAAT.

Pott's spine: a) Difference between early and late onset paraplegia. [2] b) Describe the staging of Pott's paraplegia. [3] c) Discuss surgical indications and surgical methods to manage Pott's spine. [5]

A 30 years-old male comes with spinal tuberculosis at D9-D10 Region with neurological involvement. a) Describe the Clinical Features, Examination Findings, Definitive Diagnostic Procedures and Management of this patient. b) What are the drugs you will try and for how long? c) What are the indications of Operative Management? d) What are the issues of Operative Management at this level?