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Association between nutritional scores and multilevel vertebral involvement in tubercular spine: a retrospective cohort study.
Eur Spine J
September 2024
Department of Microbiology, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, 751019, Odisha, India.
Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the prognostic value of nutritional scores comprising the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score and the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI), in prediction of multilevel vertebral involvement (> 2 vertebra) in Spinal Tuberculosis (STB).
Methods: Retrospective analysis of 39 STB patients was conducted to assess nutritional indices (CONUT and PNI) and the numbers of vertebral affection. Spearman's correlation was used to examine the association between these variables.
Navigating Perioperative Challenges in Pott's Spine: A Comprehensive Review.
Cureus
May 2024
Anaesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Pott's spine, or tuberculous spondylitis, remains a significant public health concern in regions where tuberculosis is endemic. The management of Pott's spine poses unique perioperative challenges due to the complexity of the disease process, including vertebral destruction, spinal instability, and neurological compromise. This comprehensive review explores the intricacies of navigating perioperative challenges in Pott's spine surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTuberculous Paraplegia: Outcome of Operative Intervention.
Niger J Clin Pract
May 2024
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Background: Tuberculosis of the spine, a common manifestation of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis is characterized by vertebral destruction, paradiscal involvement, abscess collection and varying degrees of neurologic affectation. The primary disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis complex infects the lungs, lymph nodes of the mediastinum and gastrointestinal tract/ viscera with spinal involvement being secondary and caused by haematogenous spread. Tuberculous paraplegia arises as a complication of spinal involvement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhysiotherapeutic Rehabilitation for a Geriatric Patient With Discitis Associated With Pott's Spine: A Case Report.
Cureus
March 2024
Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU) Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, IND.
Discitis linked to Pott's spine is an infrequent yet severe issue, especially difficult to manage among elderly individuals due to age-related bodily changes and concurrent health issues. This report details the successful physiotherapy-based recovery of a senior patient afflicted with discitis related to Pott's spine. The individual, a 61-year-old man, presented symptoms including intense back pain, restricted movement, and neurological issues.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTuberculosis of the Cervical Spine: A Case Report.
Cureus
September 2023
Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND.
Tuberculosis of the cervical spine is a rare but deadly form of tuberculosis (TB), where the infection affects the cervical vertebrae or bones of the neck. It is also known as Pott's disease. The causative organism is Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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