ArticleClinical case reports2024
Stabilizing the unstable: Tuberculosis of the odontoid process with atlanto-occipital instability-Case report and review of literature.
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- Stabilizing the unstable: Tuberculosis of the odontoid process with atlanto-occipital instability-Case report and review of literature.Clinical case reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Key Clinical Message: Tuberculosis (TB) of the odontoid process is a rare but potentially, a debilitating condition. Surgical intervention, in the form of stabilizing the spine and decompressing the spinal cord, offers a tailored approach to managing this condition effectively and improving prognosis. Abstract: Odontoid process tuberculosis (TB) is a rare condition that can cause spinal instability and neurological complications. Diagnosis of odontoid process TB is difficult and requires a combination of clinical, radiographic, and histopathological examinations. This report describes the treatment of a 46-year-old female with quadriparesis and intermittent fever. Radiological findings showed TB of the odontoid process with atlanto-axial dislocation causing compressive myelopathy. She underwent C1-C3 decompressive laminectomy and stabilization from C1 to C5. GeneXpert for TB was positive and she was started on anti-tuberculous medications. She regained power gradually and at 1 year follow-up she was ambulant without any support. The C1-C5 lateral mass screw and C1-C3 decompressive laminectomy approach, as highlighted in this case, offers an effective solution, enhancing patient quality of life, and preventing disease progression.
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