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Tuberculosis of the Spine: A new Understanding of an Old Disease

  • Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
  • Abbr : J Kor Spine Sur
  • 2014, 21(1), pp.41-47
  • Publisher : Korean Society Of Spine Surgery
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Orthopedic Surgery

Kee-Yong Ha 1 Kim Young Hoon 1 Ki-Tae Na 1 기세린 2

1가톨릭대학교
2가톨릭대학교 서울성모병원 정형외과

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ABSTRACT

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.

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