Management of spinal tuberculosis--current concepts.
Evidences of spinal tuberculosis have been found in Egyptian mummies and the disease is one of the oldest diseases afflicting humans. The demography, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, as advocated currently, have been reviewed with a brief discussion of the literature. Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment are needed to control this public health problem.
Department of Orthopaedics, King George's Medical College, Lucknow.
Sanjeev
S
Agarwal
U K
UK
Jain
D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004977:Ethambutol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011718:Pyrazinamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014399:Tuberculosis, Spinal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery
D000995:Antitubercular Agents; D011718:Pyrazinamide; D004977:Ethambutol; D007538:Isoniazid