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Informative Article | Orthopaedic Surgery | India | Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024 | Rating: 4.7 / 10
An Unusual Presentation of Tubercular Spondylodiscitis with Severe Lumbar Kyphosis Corrected with Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy - A Case Report
Dr. Gowtham G, Dr. Manoj Kumar, Dr. Prabhu E
Abstract: Background: Pott's disease, a severe manifestation of musculoskeletal tuberculosis, poses significant challenges due to spinal deformity and instability. This report documents a rare case of severe lumbar kyphosis corrected using pedicle subtraction osteotomy. Case: A 22 - year - old female presented with chronic low back pain and progressive kyphotic deformity. Imaging confirmed tubercular spondylodiscitis, and surgical intervention successfully restored spinal stability. Conclusion: This case highlights the efficacy of pedicle subtraction osteotomy in managing advanced Pott's disease.
Keywords: Pott's disease, spinal deformity, lumbar kyphosis, pedicle subtraction osteotomy, tubercular spondylodiscitis
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024,
Pages: 1030 - 1031