Spinal Discitis and Epidural Abscess
Spinal Discitis and Epidural Abscess
Pragnesh Bhatt, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and University of Aberdeen
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Spinal infections (SIs) are rare conditions affecting the intervertebral disc, vertebral body and/or adjacent spinal tissues. The lumbar region is most commonly involved, followed by the thoracic and cervical regions. Patients present with varied, non-specific clinical features leading to diagnostic and treatment delays. Clinicians need to have a low threshold to suspect SI. In this Element, two real-life cases of patients with SIs will be presented first. Core knowledge will be reviewed next, followed by diagnostic pitfalls and clinical pearls. Finally, the 'typical' clinical workflow for a patient with SI will be presented and the various treatment options will be explored.
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October 2024Adobe eBook Reader
9781009409421
0 pages
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Table of Contents
- 1. Clinical Scenarios
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Core Knowledge
- 4. Typical Clinical Pathways and Any Possible Variations
- 5. Diagnostic Pitfalls and Clinical Pearls
- 6. Technical Notes and Surgical Pearls.
