Abstract
The article considers the evaluation of the informative value and practical significance of modern imaging diagnostic methods (radiography, computed tomography, MRI, and PET/CT) for the timely detection of tuberculous spondylitis. The choice of optimal imaging modalities allows increasing the reliability of diagnosis in the early stages, reducing the frequency of complications, optimizing treatment tactics, and decreasing the risk of patient disability. Special attention is paid to the comparative assessment of the diagnostic value of MRI in detecting bone-destructive changes, paravertebral abscesses, and the spread of the inflammatory process.