Tag S. Rajasekaran

Primary Infections of the Spine

Summary of Key Points Spondylodiscitis is defined as infections involving various spinal elements, including vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, the spinal canal, or paravertebral soft tissues. Spinal infections are broadly classified on the basis of etiology: pyogenic, granulomatous, and parasitic. Granulomatous…

Tuberculosis of the Cervical Spine

Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a global health care challenge. The increased susceptibility to coinfection in the presence of human immunodeficiency virus infection and the emergence of drug-resistant strains have led to a higher burden of…