The most common sequelae of tuberculous spondylitis in an adolescent is :: (A) Fibrous ankylosis, (B) Bony-ankylosis, (C) Pathological dislocation, (D) Chronic osteomyelitis
Answer is B. 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.