08/11/2025
๐ง Not Every Spine Infection is Tuberculosis - Hereโs Why ๐
โก๏ธ In this case study, Dr. Munjal Shah, renowned Spine Surgeon from Gandhinagar, explains an important fact not all spinal infections are caused by tuberculosis, although it remains one of the most common infections in India ๐ฎ๐ณ.
๐ฉป This patient developed neurological deficits (leg paralysis) due to a severe L4-L5 spinal infection, known as spondylodiscitis.
๐ธ Dr. Shah and his team performed a lumbar decompression and fixation surgery to relieve spinal pressure and restore leg movement.
๐ฌ During surgery, a spinal tissue sample was collected for diagnosis to identify the exact infection type, whether itโs tuberculosis or another bacterial cause.
๐น Depending on the report, treatment is customized with the help of chest physicians or infectious disease specialists for complete recovery.
๐ฏ The goal?
Restore mobility, stop infection spread, and bring the patient back to a pain-free, active life.
๐จ๐ปโโ๏ธ Dr. Munjal Shah | Spine Surgeon | MySpineClinic, Gandhinagar
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