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KMID : 1189320160100040792
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Asian Spine Journal
2016 Volume.10 No. 4 p.792 ~ p.800
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Management of Tuberculous Infection of the Spine
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Kandwal Pankaj
Vijayaraghavan G.
Jayaswal Arvind
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Abstract
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Spinal tuberculosis accounts for nearly half of all cases of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. It is primarily a medical disease and treatment consists of a multidrug regimen for 9?12 months. Surgery is reserved for select cases of progressive deformity or where neurological deficit is not improved by anti-tubercular treatment. Technology refinements and improved surgical expertise have improved the operative treatment of spinal tuberculosis. The infected spine can be approached anteriorly or posteriorly, in a minimally invasive way. We review the various surgical techniques used in the management of spinal tuberculosis with focus on their indications and contraindications.
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KEYWORD
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Spinal tuberculosis, Posterior only vertebral column resection, Anterior instrumentation, Posterior instrumentation, Minimal invasive spine surgery
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