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Anatomy and Physiology
 The spinal cord is the largest nerve in the body, and it is comprised of the nerves whichact as the communication system for the body. The nerve fibers within the spinal cord carrymessages to and from the brain to other parts of the body. The spinal cord is surrounded by protective bone segments, called the vertebral column. The vertebral column is comprised of seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae, five lumbar vertebrae and five sacralvertebrae. The vertebral column also provides attachment points for muscles of the back and ribs.The vertebral disks serve as shock absorbers during activities such as walking, running and jumping, they also allow the spine to flex and extend.
 
IntroductionPotts disease
Is a spine infection associated with tuberculosis that is characterized by bone destruction,fracture, and collapse of the vertebrae, resulting in kyphotic deformity.
Is the presentation of the extra-pulmonary tuberculosis arthritis of the intervertebral joints
Also called
tuberculosis spondylitis, tuberculous spondyloarthropathy, spinal TB,musculoskeletal tuberculosis
The causative agent is
Mycobacterium Tubercule
Particularly the lower thoracic and the upper lumbar regions are affected.
Commonly localized in the thoracic 11 and thoracic 12.
The original name was formed after 
Percivall Potts
a London surgeon.
Patient with BCG has 80% immunity.
Pathognomonic Sign: Gibbus Formation
Signs and Symptoms: Back Pain, Fever, Night Sweating, Anorexia, Weight Loss, Spinalmass, sometimes associated withnumbness,tingling,or muscle weaknessof the legs
Diagnostic Exam: Blood Test: elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, Tuberculin test,Bone Scan, Radiographs of the spine, CT of the spine, Bone biopsy, MRI
Predisposing Factors: Direct contaminant especially in children, Malnutrition, Poor Environmental Condition, Trauma
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