Introduction Scoliosis is the abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine. It is usually first noticed by a change in appearance of the back. There are several types of scoliosis based on the cause and age when the curve develops; the majority of pa

Tuberculosis of Spine - Post Tubercular KyphosisThis 8 year old boy presented to us with history of back pain since last 4 months and progressive deformity of back. His MRI showed destruction of D12 and D11 vertebrae with paraspinal abscess and loca

Tuberculosis of Spine in ChildrenThis 9 year old girl presented to us with progressive back pain for the last 5 months. She also had difficulty walking with weight loss. Her back showed a bony prominence in the lower spine. Her MRI and Xray showed c

Tuberculosis of Spine – Potts SpineSpine is the Most common bone affected by Tuberculosis. TB of spine is also known as Potts Spine. Symptoms include slow onset, dull pain in spine that is gradually progressive over months. In advanced stages pus fo

Back pain and spondylolisthesisback pain is very common. back pain is of two types mechanical and non mechanical. mechanical back pain increases with activity and gets better with rest and most common cause of mechanical back pain is slip disc. non

TLIF or Spinal Fusion for Spondylolisthesis Spinal fusion is done for patients in who have instability on X Ray or if decompression will result in instability. These patients present wth Back pain with leg & Buttock pain. MRI Spine Usually shows s

Back pain, Slip disc & SciaticaThe spine is divided into 33 Bony vertebra with each vertebra separated by Soft discs which act as shock absorbed.  Behind the vertebrae is the spinal canal in which lies the spinal cord and nerve roots which travel

Spondylolisthesis is charachterised by slippage of one vertebrae in relation to other. this leads to back pain with sciatica like pain radiating to legs if there is a nerve compression. Initial treatment ids physiotherapy and excercises . If there i