Spinal tuberculosis (Pott’s Spine)
Author April 15, 2022
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Spinal tuberculosis (Pott’s Spine)

Spinal tuberculosis is the most common form of skeletal tuberculosis encompassing around 50% of it Pathophysiology of spinal tuberculosis Primary focus [ Lungs 85%] active or quiescent (Tonsils, mediastinum, mesentery) ↓ Hematogenous (mostly) ↓ Batson’s plexus in the spine ↓ Reach skeletal system Within 2-6 weeks of infections, Cell-mediated immunity develops and influx of lymphocytes […]

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Spine examination
Author April 1, 2022
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Spine examination

Spine examination consists of a step-by-step evaluation of the pathology of the spine from inspection to special tests. Spine Examination consists History taking General Examinations Look Feel Movements and Measurements Special tests Neurological evaluation History taking in Spine Cases Mechanical Back Pain Radicular Pain Instability Claudication Inflammatory Infective Tumor Mechanical Back Pain Radicular Pain Instability […]

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