This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Tuberculosis of Bone & Joints, Subject name: Orthopaedics
Which of the following is not a feature of Tuberculosis of the spine: 
Select and explain. 
A. Back pain earliest symptom, B. Stiffness of back, C. Exaggerated lumbar lordosis, D. Cold abscess
C: Exaggerated lumbar lordosis
Answer: C: Exaggerated lumbar lordosis 
Explanation: Ans. C. Exaggerated lumbar lordosisTuberculosis of the spine usually involves vertebral bodies and is of paradiscal type. It results in kyphosis and not lordosis due to collapse of vertebrae.