Spinal discitis and epidural abscess
Auteur :
Veljanoski, Damjan / Bhatt, Pragnesh
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781009494823
Date de publication :
3 oct. 2024
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 0,2 cm
Poids :
59 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Spinal infections (SIs) affect intervertebral discs, vertebral bodies, and surrounding tissues, commonly in the lumbar region. Symptoms are non-specific, causing diagnostic delays. Clinicians must suspect SI early. This Element presents two real cases, reviews core knowledge, highlights diagnostic challenges, and outlines treatment options.