Spine tuberculosis

Spine tuberculosis is tuberculosis occuring in the spine. it is a kind of tuberculosis arthritis of the intervertebral joints. It most often affects the lower thoracic and upper lumbar vertebrae. Symptoms include back pain and stiffness. Treatment include antituberculous drugs, analgesics, immobilization of the spine region, or surgery to drain spinal abscesses or debride bony lesions.


How is Spine tuberculosis treated in practice?