Spinal infections are a relatively rare diagnosis compared to other spine conditions, but they can cause significant damage -- and they may become life threatening in some cases, if left untreated.

Results presented at IDWeek showed prolonged antibiotic therapy beyond 12 weeks may not improve outcomes for early ...

Infectious spondylitis is a rare but serious spinal infection, usually from bacteria or other germs. It’s most common after a medical procedure but could occur when an infection elsewhere in your body ...

Consensus criteria for postoperative spine infection unite wound, imaging, biomarkers, histology, and microbiology, including a pathognomonic culture rule, enabling more consistent diagnosis and ...

February 18, 2011 (San Diego, California) — An antiinfection strategy involving alcohol foam, a secondary drain, and vancomycin powder can significantly reduce the rate of infections in obese patients ...

Shilpa B. Rao, Gustavo Vasquez, James Harrop, Mitchell Maltenfort, Natalie Stein, George Kaliyadan, Frank Klibert, Richard Epstein, Ashwini Sharan, Alexander Vaccaro ...

Physicians at Louisville-based Norton Leatherman Spine have linked a rare spine infection, called osteomyelitis, to intravenous heroin use, according to Wave 3 News. “The skin is coated in bacteria ...

A spinal abscess may cause local or radiating back pain, fever, and neurological symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for improving a person’s outlook. A spinal cord abscess involves a ...

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Intravenous drug use is a problem in our community and doctors are learning of another problem it can lead to -- a rare, painful disease that could lead to death. Physicians at ...

Stevie Richards shares where he’s at in his recovery process from a recent illness. Speaking with WSI | Wrestling Shoot Interviews, Stevie Richards detailed how he’s on the mend from a recent spinal ...