@article{ART001861909},
author={Kee-Yong Ha and Kim Young Hoon and Ki-Tae Na and 기세린},
title={Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease},
journal={Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery},
issn={2093-4378},
year={2014},
volume={21},
number={1},
pages={41-47}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kee-Yong Ha
AU - Kim Young Hoon
AU - Ki-Tae Na
AU - 기세린
TI - Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease
JO - Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
PY - 2014
VL - 21
IS - 1
PB - Korean Society Of Spine Surgery
SP - 41
EP - 47
SN - 2093-4378
AB - Study Design: A review of related literatures of diagnosis and treatment of spinal tuberculosis.
Objectives: The aim of the study was to discuss treatment strategies by understanding of emerging problems related to spinaltuberculosis.
Summary of Literature Review: Owing to modern diagnostic modalities, development of prevention and chemotherapy, the incidencesof tuberculosis infection including spinal tuberculosishave been decreasing. Moreover, these medical these improvements of medicaland surgical treatments the improvement of surgical techniques for spinal tuberculosis reduced the incidence of kyphosis or neurologiccomplications such as Pott’s paralysis.
Materials and Methods: Review of related literatures.
Results: Recently,the occurrence of multi-drug resistant strain, an increasing number of opportunistic infections and an atypicalpresentation in spinal tuberculosis are emerging as new challenges.
Conclusions: An appropriate diagnosis and surgical interventions are our obligation as clinicians dealing with this unique infectiousdisease to minimize the complications for the treatment of spinal tuberculosis.
KW - Spine;Spinal tuberculosis;Kyphosis;Atypical spinal tuberculosis;Multi-drug resistant
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Kee-Yong Ha, Kim Young Hoon, Ki-Tae Na and 기세린. (2014). Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease. Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery, 21(1), 41-47.
Kee-Yong Ha, Kim Young Hoon, Ki-Tae Na and 기세린. 2014, "Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease", Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery, vol.21, no.1 pp.41-47.
Kee-Yong Ha, Kim Young Hoon, Ki-Tae Na, 기세린 "Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease" Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery 21.1 pp.41-47 (2014) : 41.
Kee-Yong Ha, Kim Young Hoon, Ki-Tae Na, 기세린. Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease. 2014; 21(1), 41-47.
Kee-Yong Ha, Kim Young Hoon, Ki-Tae Na and 기세린. "Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease" Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery 21, no.1 (2014) : 41-47.
Kee-Yong Ha; Kim Young Hoon; Ki-Tae Na; 기세린. Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease. Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery, 21(1), 41-47.
Kee-Yong Ha; Kim Young Hoon; Ki-Tae Na; 기세린. Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease. Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery. 2014; 21(1) 41-47.
Kee-Yong Ha, Kim Young Hoon, Ki-Tae Na, 기세린. Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease. 2014; 21(1), 41-47.
Kee-Yong Ha, Kim Young Hoon, Ki-Tae Na and 기세린. "Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease" Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery 21, no.1 (2014) : 41-47.