Spinal Discitis and Epidural Abscess

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.

List 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.

Product details

• Authors: Pragnesh Bhatt, Pragnesh (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and University of Aberdeen) Bhatt, Damjan Veljanoski, Damjan (University Hospitals Plymouth Veljanoski, Damjan (University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust) Veljanoski
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.10.2024
• EAN: 9781009494823
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0949482-3
• No. of pages: 32
• Series: Elements in Emergency Neurosurgery
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; neurosurgery, MEDICAL / Emergency Medicine, Neurology & clinical neurophysiology, Neurology and clinical neurophysiology, emergency medicine; neurology and clinical neuroscience