Which term correctly names tuberculosis of the spine?

• A. Tuberculous spondylitis (Pott's disease)
• B. Pott's disease of the knee
• C. TB meningitis
• D. Spinal osteitis

Answer: (A)

Tuberculosis involving the spine is best named tuberculous spondylitis, often called Pott's disease. This terms pinpoints the infection to the vertebral bodies by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and describes the resulting spinal involvement, which can lead to vertebral destruction and deformity. The knee variant would be incorrect because Pott's disease specifically refers to the spine. TB meningitis is TB affecting the meninges, not the spine, and spinal osteitis is a general bone inflammation term not specific to tuberculosis.