ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2022
Surgical Treatment for Advanced Thoracic Spinal Tuberculosis in Infants: Case Series and Literature Review.
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- Cervicothoracic Tuberculous Spondylitis in a Toddler: A Case Report.Journal of neurological surgery reports · 2026Article
- Surgical correction of severe cervical kyphosis secondary to tuberculoid Pott's disease: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2025Article
- Posterior fixation, anterior debridement and bone grafting in the treatment of thoracic and lumbar tuberculosis in children younger than 3 years of age.Acta neurochirurgica · 2024Article
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundSpinal tuberculosis (TB), or Pott's disease, is the most common form of osteoarticular TB. Early diagnosis and anti-TB drug therapy are the mainstays of treatment. However, in advanced stages, surgery is essential to correct spinal deformities and avoid neurological damage. Very few cases in young children requiring surgical treatment have been described. We present 2 cases of surgically treated thoracic spinal TB in patients under 2 years of age and review the literature on this entity in young children. CASE DESCRIPTION: Two male toddlers, aged 21 (patient 1) and 23 (patient 2) months, were admitted due to insidious systemic deterioration associated with neck stiffness and nonspecific abdominal pain in patient 1 and limping in patient
conclusionsSpinal TB in young children requires appropriate surgical treatment when presenting at advanced stages or having severe deformity or neurological compromise. Despite the challenges associated with young age and ongoing growth, surgery can be performed safely provided proper surgical expertise. After extensive debridement and decompression, priority should be given to restoring sagittal alignment and balance with stable and durable spinal reconstructions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3:
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