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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Spinal Surgery

Background:

  • Tuberculous spondylitis, also known as Pott's disease, is a significant cause of spinal infection, particularly in endemic regions.
  • Disseminated tuberculosis can present with unusual manifestations, including multilevel, non-contiguous spinal involvement.

Observation:

  • A 20-year-old HIV-negative male presented with acute paraplegia due to multilevel, non-contiguous tuberculous spondylitis affecting cervical, dorsal, and lumbar spine.
  • The patient exhibited severe systemic compromise and multiple disease sites, including draining fistulas, indicative of disseminated tuberculosis.

Findings:

  • A complex, three-stage surgical approach was required, involving posterior decompression, anterior cervical corpectomy with reconstruction, and posterior reduction, decompression, and fixation.
  • The treatment strategy integrated surgical management, anti-tuberculosis medication, and physiotherapy.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering disseminated tuberculosis in patients with severe spinal compromise, even in HIV-negative individuals.
  • Successful management of rare, extensive Pott's disease requires a multidisciplinary approach, including staged surgical interventions and long-term medical and rehabilitative care.
  • Aggressive surgical and medical management can lead to favorable outcomes, including spinal stability and neurological recovery, in complex cases of tuberculous spondylitis.