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TB and Spine surgery

2017-09-01 11:01:11
My mother is having TB and due to this her c bone of spine has broken. Already 1 surgery has happened but as consult with other doctor they said this was an unsuccessful attempt let try once more. I need help whether it is really required or not.
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If she has completed dose of medication and still bones are affected with the  TB  then she needs removal of affected bones and further dose of antibiotics tuberculosis meditation. If  TB is not positive, then instability of spine can be taken care, by using brace.

Answered2017-09-06 14:14:58

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