The most common sequelae of tuberculous spondylitis in an adolescent is :
The usual outcome of healed tuberculosis in spine is the bony ankylosis and in peripheral joints like Hip and Knee Fibrous ankylosis is seen. Note: Ankylosis-Abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion either by fibrous tissues or by bone.
Fibrous ankylosis
Bony-ankylosis
Pathological dislocation
Chronic osteomyelitis
Ohopaedics Q Bank