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This paper describes a case of spinal tuberculosis diagnosed at 29 weeks' gestation in a primigravid Indian woman. The report illustrates the primary problems in suspecting disease, recognizing the diverse clinical presentations and initiating investigations to confirm the diagnosis. In most cases, M. tuberculosis, once recognized and appropriately treated, should result in an excellent prognosis.

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When 100 patients who had had a high tibial osteotomy for monocompartmental arthritis were reviewed, 15 were found to have evidence of neurological impairment. A severe symptomatic pes planus deformity of the ipsilateral limb had developed in 4 patients within months of surgery. Electromyographic results showed evidence of dysfunction in the territory of the posterior tibial nerve in all 4 patients, and, in 3 there was evidence of deep peroneal nerve damage. All had surgery for varus malalignment.

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