Late onset Pott's paraplegia

Bilsel N., Aydingoz O., Hanci M. M., Erdogan F.

SPINAL CORD, vol.38, no.11, pp.669-674, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Doi Number: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101082
  • Journal Name: SPINAL CORD
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.669-674
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Pott's disease may cause late neurological involvement due to development of sharp kyphosis. Anterior decompression and fusion is the treatment of choice for this disorder.