All of the following are true about TB Spine except ?
Correct Answer: All cases are managed surgically
Description: Middle Path Regimen is used - Rest + Anti tubercular therapy + Surgery (if indicated) -Indication of surgery in TB Spine Surgical intervention reserved for following No recovery after a fair trial of ATT(3 to 4 weeks) Neurological deficit stas during the conservative management itself Worsening of neurological deficit on management with ATT Recurrence of neurological complication on ATT Preveebral cervical abscess, difficulty in respiration and deglutition Severe neurological deficit on sta like sphincter involvement or flaccid paralysis.
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