Table 3.
Diagnosis and treatment for Skeletal Tuberculosis in Patients.
| Variable | Frequency (N) | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of Symptoms | |||
| <6 months | 70 | 23 | |
| 6–12 months | 231 | 75.7 | |
| >12 months | 4 | 1.3 | |
| Duration of Treatments | |||
| <3 months | 1 | 0.3 | |
| 3–6 months | 3 | 1.0 | |
| 6–12 months | 300 | 98.4 | |
| >12 months | 1 | 0.3 | |
| How Diagnosis made | |||
| Radiographs | 147 | 48.2 | |
| MRI | 158 | 51.8 | |
| Fixation Level | |||
| Cervical | 13 | 4.3 | |
| Upper Dorsal | 36 | 11.8 | |
| Lower Dorsal | 128 | 42.0 | |
| Dorsolumbar Junction | 29 | 9.5 | |
| Lumbar | 93 | 30.5 | |
| Lumbosacral Junction | 6 | 2.0 | |
| Fused Segments | |||
| 1 segment | 264 | 86.6 | |
| 2-3 segment | 36 | 11.8 | |
| >3 segment | 5 | 1.6 | |
| Treatment | Yes (%) | No (%) | |
| Cage Fixation | 280 (91.8) | 25 (8.2) | |
| Anterior Decompression | 201 (65.9) | 104 (34.1) | |
| Pedicular Screw Fixation | 22 (7.2) | 283 (92.8) | |
| Posterior Fusion | 6 (2) | 299 (98) | |