What is backbone tuberculosis?

Spinal tuberculosis is a rare form of tuberculosis, where bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis colonize the spine, resulting in damage to spinal discs and subsequent deformity. Archaeological evidence suggests that this disease has been a problem in human populations for thousands of years; He was documented in a number of ancient human populations, including Egyptian mummies. It has been identified and described in the 18th century and there are a number of treatment procedures for people with backbone tuberculosis.

also known as extrapulmonary tuberculosis, a reference to the fact that tuberculosis usually includes lungs or affect disease, after the doctor who is explored in 1800s may be spread through the Vset. As the bacteria grow, the discs between the vertebrae erode, causing the vertebral collapse. This puts pressure on the spine, leading to curved deformity and instability. If multiple vertebrae is involved, the curvature may be serious. Some patients develop neurological problems, JAKO is difficult to walk or paralysis in response to spine damage. Medical examination should detect the back deformity and the spine can be further analyzed using medical imaging studies to find structural deformities and symptoms of damaged backbone discs.

The treatment of backbone tuberculosis begins with drugs against tuberculosis, which may need to be taken for six or more months. If severe deformity is present, surgery may be necessary to decompress spine to prevent spinal cord injury. Surgery is usually necessary in less than 10% of cases, especially if patients were going soon. Patients who are not sure of the need for surgery can meet the surgeon to discuss the possibilities.

Spinal tuberculosis tends to be more common in the development of nations where people may miss access to the treatment of tuberculosis or cannot afford to complete tuberculosis courses. It's the oneThe potential complications of the syndrome obtained by immune deficiency (AIDS) and can be observed in populations of patients with AIDS around the world, along with lung tuberculosis. People with AIDS are more susceptible to the development of a wide range of infections due to reduced immune function and their lack of immune defense can make them vulnerable to rare complications such as spinal tuberculosis.