We analyzed 124 papers published in the English language literature to define the
indications and timing of surgery in spinal TB and to evaluate the outcome of various …

Aim: To discuss certain aspects of the ap-proach to TSs, focusing upon epidemiology,
diagnosis, and treatment outcome. Materials and Methods: For the purpose of this review, a …

Tuberculous spondylitis is defined as an infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis of one or
more components of the spine, namely the vertebra, intervertebral discs, paraspinal soft …

Objective.–To investigate the characteristics of patients managed for spinal tuberculosis at
the rheumatology department of the Tours Teaching Hospital, France, between 1986 and …

Background: Data on tuberculosis (ТВ) of the spine from Nigeria is scanty despite the
endemicity of the disease. Objective: To highlight hospital data on spinal tuberculosis …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To find out the pattern of spinal tuberculosis (TB) presenting as
paraplegia/paraparesis in our set up. DESIGN: A descriptive study. SETTING: Department of …

We report a case of infectious spondylitis in a 52-year-old woman who presented with
progressive difficulty in walking. The patient had a 2-month long history of neurological …

Objective: With high incidence and prevalence of spinal tuberculosis in developing countries
like India MRI can be used for early detection of spinal tuberculosis and can serve as a basis …

Résumé Objectif.–Étudier les caractéristiques des tuberculoses rachidiennes suivies dans
le service de rhumatologie du CHU de Tours entre 1986 et 2003. Méthodes.–Étude …

Background: Spinal tuberculosis is more frequently reported in developing countries.
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic …