Spinal TB (Pott’s) — Anterior vs Posterior
First-line treatment is ATT with rest and bracing per Tuli’s 'middle path'. Surgical indications: neurological deficit not improving, instability/deformity, large abscess, severe pain, diagnostic uncertainty. Approach selection depends on pathology location and kyphosis: anterior debridement/fusion vs posterior decompression with instrumentation or combined 360°. Posterior‑only circumferential decompression via costotransversectomy/retropleural approaches is increasingly favored for multi‑level...
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mcqWhich of the following is NOT a surgical indication for spinal tuberculosis?
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mcqWhich surgical approach is increasingly favored for multi-level spinal tuberculosis disease?
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mcqWhich of the following statements about the pathophysiology of spinal tuberculosis is true?
mcqWhat is a common constitutional symptom associated with spinal tuberculosis?