THE IDENTIFICATION AND TREATMENT OF DISCITIS AND SPINAL INFECTIONS
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Discitis and spinal infections are frequently encountered in spinal surgery, but their diagnosis and management can be complex. Early identification and treatment typically result in favorable patient outcomes, often avoiding the need for surgery. However, delayed cases with neurological impairment constitute a surgical emergency, necessitating urgent intervention to prevent permanent spinal cord damage and deformities. A multidisciplinary approach, including collaboration between surgeons and microbiologists, can help avert the need for surgery. This review article discusses the essential elements of diagnosing and managing discitis and spinal infections, drawing on the latest literature and evidence.
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