Spinal Infection & Tuberculosis
Comprehensive care for spinal tuberculosis (Pott’s disease) and other spinal infections — combining accurate diagnosis, medical therapy and surgery to prevent deformity and nerve damage.
Spinal TB & infection explained
Tuberculosis of the spine (Pott’s disease) and other spinal infections can quietly damage the vertebrae and discs, leading to pain, deformity and — if untreated — nerve compression. India has a high burden of spinal TB, and early, accurate treatment makes a decisive difference to the outcome.
Symptoms
- Persistent back pain, often worse at night
- Low-grade fever, night sweats and weight loss
- Localised tenderness or a visible deformity
- Leg weakness or numbness if nerves are affected
Diagnosis
Treatment
- Anti-tubercular or targeted antibiotic therapy as the foundation of care
- Abscess drainage when needed
- Surgical stabilisation to protect the nerves and prevent collapse
- Deformity correction for advanced or healed disease
Recovery
With early diagnosis and a complete course of therapy, most patients recover well. Surgery, when required, is focused on protecting nerve function and maintaining a stable, well-aligned spine during and after treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. With early diagnosis and a full, supervised course of anti-tubercular therapy — with surgery only when needed — the outlook is very good.
No. Many patients are treated with medication alone. Surgery is reserved for nerve compression, significant deformity or instability.
Anti-tubercular therapy is given over several months. Dr. Sivaraj monitors your progress throughout and adjusts the plan as you improve.
Persistent back pain with fever or weight loss?
These can be signs of spinal infection. An early MRI and expert review can make all the difference.