Publications by authors named "Mandeep S Kataria"

Introduction: Paraspinal abscesses are most commonly caused by and some Gram-negative bacteria. In developing countries, (MTB) contributes to almost 50 % of cases. Even in proven cases of tubercular paraspinal abscesses, secondary infection of aerobic or anaerobic bacteria is possible and should be carefully evaluated for proper management.

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Objective: Patients with instability because of congenital craniovertebral anomalies often have complex C1-C2 osseovascular anomalies. C2 nerve root sacrifice has been described to address such difficult anatomy during posterior C1-C2 fixation and has its own downsides. Its preservation as a recent alternative poses greater surgical challenge, and the considerations differ from other causes of craniovertebral junctional instability; the pertaining outcomes have been scarcely studied.

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Background: The COVID19 lockdown has altered the dynamics of living. Its collateral fallout on head injury care has not been studied in detail, especially from low- and middle-income countries, possibly overwhelmed more than developed nations. Here, we analyze the effects of COVID19 restrictions on head injury patients in a high-volume Indian referral trauma center.

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Congenital craniovertebral junction deformities can be associated with an anomalous vertebral artery (VA). At times, the artery crosses the joint posteriorly (i.e.

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