Spinal tuberculosis.
Spinal tuberculosis is an important and potentially crippling disease, but if recognized early and treated energetically it can be brought under control, often with very gratifying results. Knowledge of the exact bacteriology and sensitivity pattern of the organisms involved can be very helpful indeed, and should be sought where possible.
Bewes
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Park House, Near Swaffham, Norfolk, UK. pbewes@lineone.net
D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013131:Spine; D014394:Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*