Multidisciplinary management of pyogenic spondylodiscitis: epidemiological and clinical features, prognostic factors and long-term outcomes in 207 patients

[摘要] PurposePyogenic spondylodiscitis (PS) is a potentially life-threatening infection burdened by high morbidity rates. Despite the rising incidence, the proper management of PS is still controversial. Aim of this study was to describe the clinical features of PS and to evaluate the prognostic factors and the long-term outcomes of a large population of patients.

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] Spondylodiscitis;Prognostic factors;Outcomes;Antibiotic therapy;Orthopedic treatment