Spinal Tuberculosis - Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Clinical Features

In this spine surgery lecture, the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of spinal tuberculosis are introduced based on the up-to-date literature and data.

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Lecturer: Rishi Kanna, MS, MRCS, FNB

Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentation
  • Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
  • Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)

DOI: 10.28962/01.3.144

Ref.ID: 8_1_khana

What you will cover in this lecture

In this spine surgery lecture, the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of spinal tuberculosis are introduced based on the up-to-date literature and data.. Tuberculosis remains a global health problem. Its incidence is still high in developing countries. Immigration and immunosuppression has kept the disease as a global problem. The disease starts in the sub-chondral region and progresses to affect the disc and vertebral bone. Progressive destruction results in vertebral collapse and abscess. Typical clinical features include axial pain, constitutional symptoms, kyphosis, abscess, neurological deficit.

Learning Objectives

  1. To know the current epidemiology of spinal tuberculosis.
  2. To understand the pathophysiology of spinal tuberculosis and its effects.
  3. To know the typical clinical features of spinal tuberculosis and their pathogenetic mechanisms.

Target Groups

Lecture Presentation

Spinal Tuberculosis - Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Clinical Features

Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentation
  • Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
  • Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)

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