Management of tuberculosis of the spine with neurological complications
Vidyasagar, C.; Murthy, H.K.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 76(2): 80-84
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843 PMID: 8154818 Document Number: 424213
Tuberculosis is still a major cause of spinal compression in the developing countries. In this study 200 patients presenting with neurological lesions secondary to tuberculosis of the spine have been classified according to the Frankel classification and the results evaluated. A combination of surgical decompression and chemotherapy is advocated. The dangers of non-operative treatment are discussed.