Pott Disease (Spinal Tuberculosis) | A Clinical Medicine Brief

MSK101: Pott Disease (Spinal Tuberculosis) | Clinical Medicine Brief | Pro-PA Podcast In this episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, we’re reviewing Pott Disease—a rare but serious form of osteomyelitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that affects the spine. It’s a classic “zebra” diagnosis that’s important for both the PANCE and real-world recognition—especially in patients with risk factors or global exposure. As part of our MSK101 Clinical Medicine Brief series, this episode walks you through how to identify, diagnose, and manage this unique infection and how to differentiate it from more common causes of back pain or vertebral osteomyelitis. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: What Pott Disease is and how it develops from reactivation TB Common symptoms: back pain, night sweats, weight loss, gibbus deformity Risk factors: immunosuppression, endemic exposure, history of TB Imaging findings: vertebral body destruction, disc space narrowing, paraspinal abscess Diagnosis: MRI + biopsy with acid-fast staining and TB culture Treatment: RIPE therapy (rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol) High-yield pearls and buzzwords for board prep If a patient presents with chronic back pain and constitutional symptoms—this is one diagnosis you can’t afford to miss. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gn5uJP... 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube:    / @profgpac   DISCLAIMER: The videos on this YouTube channel, Professor G, PA-C, hosted by Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, are intended for educational purposes only. The information provided in these videos is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional or physician for any medical concerns or questions you may have. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard in these videos. The content presented in these videos is based on personal experiences, research, and educational knowledge. However, medical knowledge and practices are constantly evolving, and what is discussed in these videos may not always reflect the most current medical standards or guidelines. Christina G. Gonzales and the Professor G, PA-C YouTube channel do not make any representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided. The use of any information obtained from these videos is solely at your own risk. Thank you for understanding and for being a part of the Professor G, PA-C YouTube community! #ProPAPodcast #PottDisease #SpinalTuberculosis #MSK101 #ClinicalMedicineBrief #PANCEPrep #PAStudent #TuberculousOsteomyelitis #RIPETherapy #BoardReview #PAEducation pott disease podcast, vertebral TB, spinal osteomyelitis tuberculosis, gibbus deformity back pain, mri paraspinal abscess, tb bone infection, PA school MSK infections, PANCE osteomyelitis vs Pott disease, tuberculosis spine boards