EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERVENTION ON FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OF LOWER LIMBS IN A PATIENT WITH POTT’S SPINE

Abstract

Spinal Tuberculosis (TB) is also known as a disorder that typically leads to a progressive onset of neurological deficits. The anterior part of the vertebral body adjacent to the subchondral plate is the usual involvement site which occurs most often in the lower thoracic vertebrae. Vertebral collapse is a potential consequence of this disease and if this happens anteriorly, anterior wedging results, leading to kyphotic spine deformity. The present case report is of a 30-year-old male diagnosed with Potts spine, presented with neurological deficits and pain. He underwent 4 weeks of physiotherapy primarily focussing on lower limb functional activities. He was under medical management for same. After 4 weeks patient showed good clinical response towards therapy and there was a significant improvement in his range, strength and transitions involving lower limbs. Through this case report we want to conclude that medical and physiotherapy management should go on hand in hand to gain optimal functional recovery in patients with Pott’s Spine.