Surgeries can be performed from the front or the back. Front surgeries were done in the past with relatively more complications. Tuberculosis (TB) is usually perceived as a disease affecting the lungs ...

Objective: To report three cases of intradural spinal tuberculosis (TB) by calling attention to atypical forms of spinal TB. Setting: A University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. Methods: ...

X-rays can help doctors identify TB infections. They look for specific characteristics in these images to make a diagnosis. TB is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs, although it ...

Tuberculosis is an extremely infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It’s one of the top-10 causes of death worldwide. Tuberculosis (TB) is most common in developing ...

There were multiple challenges in every step of her operation and also the subsequent treatment. The multi-disciplinary team, led by Neurosurgeon Dr. Rathijit Mitra, used the latest techniques to ...

World Tuberculosis Day is observed on March 24 across the world. The day is meant to raise awareness about tuberculosis and how early detection can help in curing the disease effectively. Generally ...

This World Spine Day 2025, let's tell you about spinal tuberculosis, also known as Pott's disease. While tuberculosis (TB) is mainly known for affecting the lungs, it can also spread to the spine. If ...

On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, city doctors have said that spinal TB could often be confused with arthritis and delay in diagnosis or treatment could lead to severe problems including paraplegia.

What Is a Spinal X-Ray? A spinal X-ray is a procedure that uses radiation to make detailed pictures of the bones of your spine. It can help your doctor find out what's causing your back or neck pain.