Long-term patient-related quality of life outcomes and ICD-10 symptom rating (ISR) of patients with pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis: What is the psychological impact of this life-threatening disease?

[摘要] Purpose We aimed to evaluate the long-term impact of the treatment of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (VO) on functional outcomes and patients' quality of life (QoL) with a special focus on psychological well-being.

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] ICD-10 symptom rating;Patient-reported outcome measure;Psychological disorders;Quality of life;Vertebral osteomyelitis