Spondylodiscitis revisited

[摘要] Infections of the spine have a large spectrum of clinical manifestations. The vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, spinal canal and paravertebral structures may be involved.1 Spinal infections can be aetiologically classified as pyogenic (bacterial), granulomatous (tuberculous or fungal) and parasitic (Echinococcosis).2 Based on the specific anatomical elements involved, spinal infections may also be classified as spondylitis (vertebral osteomyelitis), discitis, epidural abscess or facet joint arthropathy.3 Nevertheless, alternative anatomical classifications also exist.

[学科分类] 神经科学

[关键词] spondylodiscitis;spondylitis;discitis;spinal infection;vertebral osteomyelitis