Congenital Scoliosis Congenital scoliosis is usually caused by Bony anomalies at birth and progresses as the child grows. Patients with congenital scoliosis also have associated anomalies of Lung, Heart and kidney. Lung deformities results in rib d

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 f

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

Tuberculosis of SpineA 9 year old girl presented to us with back pain with progressive deformity of back. She had a bony prominence protruding out of her back with leg pain. Her MRI and Xray showed Complete collapse of L4 vertebrae with ith local lu

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

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

Lumbar Canal stenosis with Degenerative SpondylolisthesisLumbar canal stenosis is a common cause of back and leg pain commonly seen in middle aged and elderly patients. It is caused by disc prolapse and bony over growth of facet joints resulting in

Plasmacytoma of spine- Decompression fixation and BiopsyThis 68 year old male presented to us with back pain and weakness in legs for last 6 months. He also complained of Loss of weight and loss of appetite. His MRI showed destuctive lesion in L1 v