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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

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  • Spinal tuberculosis (Pott's disease) is a chronic, destructive spinal condition with significant long-term morbidity.
  • It predominantly affects young individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, characterized by vertebral and intervertebral disc destruction.
  • While MRI is sensitive for diagnosis, its accessibility is limited in developing nations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the demographic profile, clinical presentation, and surgical outcomes of spinal tuberculosis.
  • To evaluate the trends in surgical interventions for spinal tuberculosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective data collection from 305 patients diagnosed with spinal tuberculosis who underwent surgical intervention.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, affected spinal regions, and surgical procedures performed.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in incidence between males and females; housewives were the most affected demographic.
  • The lower dorsal spine was the most common site of involvement.
  • Anterior decompression with cage fixation was the most frequently performed surgical procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Spinal tuberculosis retains its characteristic demographic profile despite effective antituberculous drugs and surgical advancements.
  • The clinical presentation and patient suffering associated with spinal tuberculosis have not significantly changed over decades.
  • Early diagnosis and effective treatment, including surgery when indicated, are crucial for managing this debilitating disease.