TUBERCULOSIS OF SPINE (Pott’s disease)

TUBERCULOSIS OF SPINE (Pott’s disease) TUBERCULOSIS OF THE SPINE  (Pott’s disease) The spine is the commonest site of bone and joint tuberculosis. Dorso-lumbar region affected most frequently. Types of vertebral tuberculosis: 1. Paradiscal: commonest type 2. Central: Single vertebra is affected. This leads to early collapse of the weakened vertebra. The nearby disc may be