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A 57-year-old male patient with tuberculous spondylitis involving T8–11 vertebrae. Presented with back pain and paraplegia. a, b Preoperative X-ray and MRI showing spondylodiscitis and paravertebral abscess. c, d Showing modified Hong Kong operation after radical debridement and strut grafting with two pieces of ribs, stabilized with body screw rod construct. e, f X-rays on follow-up showing solid fusion. He had complete relief of pain and became neurologically normal
