title: Isolated tuberculosis of the posterior spinal elements: case report and discussion of management.
abstract: In neurologically intact patients with isolated tuberculosis of the posterior spinal elements, surgical intervention can be of benefit in select patients by reducing instability, deformity and late complications.
authors.affiliation: Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London, London WC1N 3BG, UK.
authors.forename: Naji
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Al-Khudairi
authors.affiliation: Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London, London WC1N 3BG, UK.
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meir
keywords: Spinal tuberculosis; atypical tuberculosis; posterior elements