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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Spondylodiscitis | |||
| synonyms = Vertebral osteomyelitis, Discitis | |||
| field = [[Infectious disease]], [[Orthopedics]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Back pain]], [[fever]], [[neurological deficits]] | |||
| complications = [[Spinal abscess]], [[sepsis]], [[paralysis]] | |||
| onset = Gradual | |||
| duration = Weeks to months | |||
| causes = [[Bacterial infection]], [[tuberculosis]], [[fungal infection]] | |||
| risks = [[Immunosuppression]], [[diabetes mellitus]], [[intravenous drug use]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]], [[blood culture]], [[biopsy]] | |||
| differential = [[Spinal tumor]], [[degenerative disc disease]], [[ankylosing spondylitis]] | |||
| treatment = [[Antibiotics]], [[surgery]], [[pain management]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depending on cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Spondylodiscitis''' is a medical condition that involves the [[inflammation]] of the [[vertebral disc]] and adjacent [[vertebrae]]. It is often caused by an [[infection]], which can be either [[bacterial]] or [[fungal]] in nature. The condition is also known as [[discitis]], [[vertebral osteomyelitis]], or [[septic discitis]]. | '''Spondylodiscitis''' is a medical condition that involves the [[inflammation]] of the [[vertebral disc]] and adjacent [[vertebrae]]. It is often caused by an [[infection]], which can be either [[bacterial]] or [[fungal]] in nature. The condition is also known as [[discitis]], [[vertebral osteomyelitis]], or [[septic discitis]]. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
The most common cause of spondylodiscitis is a bacterial infection, often caused by [[Staphylococcus aureus]]. Other bacteria that can cause the condition include [[Escherichia coli]], [[Pseudomonas aeruginosa]], and [[Mycobacterium tuberculosis]]. Fungal infections, such as those caused by [[Candida]] species, can also lead to spondylodiscitis. | The most common cause of spondylodiscitis is a bacterial infection, often caused by [[Staphylococcus aureus]]. Other bacteria that can cause the condition include [[Escherichia coli]], [[Pseudomonas aeruginosa]], and [[Mycobacterium tuberculosis]]. Fungal infections, such as those caused by [[Candida]] species, can also lead to spondylodiscitis. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of spondylodiscitis can vary, but often include [[back pain]], [[fever]], and [[neurological deficits]]. The back pain is often severe and can be accompanied by [[muscle spasms]]. Neurological deficits can include [[weakness]], [[numbness]], or [[paralysis]] in the limbs. | The symptoms of spondylodiscitis can vary, but often include [[back pain]], [[fever]], and [[neurological deficits]]. The back pain is often severe and can be accompanied by [[muscle spasms]]. Neurological deficits can include [[weakness]], [[numbness]], or [[paralysis]] in the limbs. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of spondylodiscitis often involves a combination of [[medical history]], [[physical examination]], and [[imaging studies]]. Imaging studies can include [[X-ray]], [[MRI]], or [[CT scan]]. In some cases, a [[biopsy]] may be performed to identify the specific organism causing the infection. | Diagnosis of spondylodiscitis often involves a combination of [[medical history]], [[physical examination]], and [[imaging studies]]. Imaging studies can include [[X-ray]], [[MRI]], or [[CT scan]]. In some cases, a [[biopsy]] may be performed to identify the specific organism causing the infection. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for spondylodiscitis often involves [[antibiotics]] to treat the underlying infection. In some cases, [[surgery]] may be required to remove the infected disc and vertebrae. Physical therapy may also be recommended to help improve strength and mobility. | Treatment for spondylodiscitis often involves [[antibiotics]] to treat the underlying infection. In some cases, [[surgery]] may be required to remove the infected disc and vertebrae. Physical therapy may also be recommended to help improve strength and mobility. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Osteomyelitis]] | * [[Osteomyelitis]] | ||
* [[Discitis]] | * [[Discitis]] | ||
* [[Vertebral osteomyelitis]] | * [[Vertebral osteomyelitis]] | ||
[[Category:Inflammatory diseases]] | [[Category:Inflammatory diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Bone diseases]] | [[Category:Bone diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Spinal diseases]] | [[Category:Spinal diseases]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:34, 3 April 2025
| Spondylodiscitis | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Vertebral osteomyelitis, Discitis |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Back pain, fever, neurological deficits |
| Complications | Spinal abscess, sepsis, paralysis |
| Onset | Gradual |
| Duration | Weeks to months |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Bacterial infection, tuberculosis, fungal infection |
| Risks | Immunosuppression, diabetes mellitus, intravenous drug use |
| Diagnosis | MRI, blood culture, biopsy |
| Differential diagnosis | Spinal tumor, degenerative disc disease, ankylosing spondylitis |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Antibiotics, surgery, pain management |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depending on cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Spondylodiscitis is a medical condition that involves the inflammation of the vertebral disc and adjacent vertebrae. It is often caused by an infection, which can be either bacterial or fungal in nature. The condition is also known as discitis, vertebral osteomyelitis, or septic discitis.
Causes[edit]
The most common cause of spondylodiscitis is a bacterial infection, often caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Other bacteria that can cause the condition include Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Fungal infections, such as those caused by Candida species, can also lead to spondylodiscitis.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of spondylodiscitis can vary, but often include back pain, fever, and neurological deficits. The back pain is often severe and can be accompanied by muscle spasms. Neurological deficits can include weakness, numbness, or paralysis in the limbs.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of spondylodiscitis often involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and imaging studies. Imaging studies can include X-ray, MRI, or CT scan. In some cases, a biopsy may be performed to identify the specific organism causing the infection.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for spondylodiscitis often involves antibiotics to treat the underlying infection. In some cases, surgery may be required to remove the infected disc and vertebrae. Physical therapy may also be recommended to help improve strength and mobility.
