Management of spinal tuberculosis--current concepts
Agarwal, S.; Jain, U.K.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association 102(3): 164-167; 169
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5847 PMID: 15473278 Document Number: 572372
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.