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History :
Thoracic Spinal Infection Treatment is essential for individuals suffering from back pain, especially when symptoms worsen over time. A 38-year-old gentleman visited Dr. Sangram Rajale, one of Pune’s top spine surgeons, with complaints of back pain that had lasted for a month. The pain worsened when lying down, and he found it difficult to turn in bed, particularly while moving. He also experienced intermittent fever, along with weight loss and loss of appetite during this time.
These symptoms indicate TB Spine, also known as Pott’s spine, a form of spinal tuberculosis. The worsening pain when lying down, difficulty moving in bed, fever, weight loss, and appetite loss are all typical signs of this condition. If you notice similar symptoms, seeking Thoracic Spinal Infection Treatment from a spine specialist is crucial for an accurate diagnosis and proper care.
MRI :
The patient had a forward stooping gait, local kyphosis, and spine tenderness. Severe pain worsened with movement and standing. Positive PSMS matched the MRI findings. The MRI revealed severe destruction, an active infection, spinal cord compression, and an abscess at the L1-L2 level.
These findings confirmed the diagnosis of Pott’s spine with an abscess. The MRI showed significant damage to the L1 and L2 vertebral bodies. It also revealed a well-defined abscess in the paraspinal region. For such conditions, seeking timely Thoracic Spinal Infection Treatment is essential to prevent further complications and ensure proper recovery.
Operation :
Dr. Sangram Rajale Top Spine Infection doctor in Pune, performed surgery on January 24, 2023, to address a spinal infection, relieve spinal cord pressure with a laminectomy at L1, and stabilize the spine using implants. The surgery was done to address spinal infection (indicated by pus drainage and debridement), relieve pressure on the spinal cord (laminectomy), and stabilize the spine (posterior spinal fixation) using implants.
After Discharge :
After the surgery, the patient improved a lot and had a smooth recovery. They were moved to a regular hospital bed immediately after the surgery. By the second day, their pain had reduced by about 80%. We helped them start walking on the third day, and they were able to climb stairs by day four. The patient was discharged on the fourth day and asked to come back after 15 days to remove the stitches.
One month after the surgery, Spine Specialist Doctor in Pune Dr. Sangram Rajale noted on X-ray that the implants were positioned excellently. Around six months later, the patient was completely free of pain, and the X-ray showed that the bones were fusing together well.