Overview Incidence and prevalence TB remains a major public health problem. There are 40 million active cases with 8-10 million cases per year. 5 -15 % of the estimated 2-3 billion people infected with TB will develop the disease during their lives.  Out of these figures, 10% will have incidence skeletal involvement and a 50% […]

Overview Terminology: Spondylo (Spine) Lysis (Break) Listhesis (Slip) This condition is commonly present in about 5% of the population and may be asymptomatic Dysplastic is usually a congenital abnormally of the facets and posterior elements. Isthmic (pars) is the bony zone between the facet joints a region subject to break. lytic (stress fracture), elongated (repetitive […]

Overview It’s less common than Idiopathic scoliosis and can be classified into two main categories as: Neuropathic (Spinal cord and Brain) or Myopathic (Muscle disease) Neuropathic can further be sub classified as: Upper Motor Neuron — P. Spinocerebellar Deg. (F. Ataxia, CMT) Syringomyelia Spinal Cord Trauma Lower Motor Neuron Polio Trauma SMA Dysautonomia Myopathic Disorders […]