Is decompressive surgery the only treatment option? A case series of patients with spinal tuberculosis in advanced pregnancy

ConclusionSpinal tuberculosis in pregnancy is a rare occurrence. Hesitation in performing radiographs complicates the outcome with delay in diagnosis and neurological compromise. There are no clear guidelines for treatment of such cases. Conservative treatment with ATT in pregnant patients may be a viable approach. Neurological compromise does not mandate surgical decompression, which in itself is not devoid of complications. Concern of foetal complications is high in surgical treatment.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research