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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