Spinal infection (SI) is defined as an infectious disease affecting the vertebral body, the
intervertebral disc, and/or adjacent paraspinal tissue and represents 2–7% of all …

Spinal infection poses a demanding diagnostic and treatment problem for which a
multidisciplinary approach with spine surgeons, radiologists, and infectious disease …

An infection of the spinal epidural space, spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a potentially
devastating entity that is rising in incidence. Its insidious presentation, variable progression …

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is an uncommon but serious condition with significant
morbidity and mortality. The prognosis of SEA is highly dependent on the timeliness of its …

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition associated with significant morbidity and
mortality. Despite advances in diagnostic medicine, early recognition of SEAs remains …

The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched health care resources to a point of crisis throughout
the world. To answer the call for care, health care workers in a diverse range of specialties …

Background A spinal epidural abscess is a medical emergency. Despite urgent surgical
intervention and adjuvant antibiotic therapy, neurologic prognosis remains variable and …

Spinal infections have historically been associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Current treatment protocols have improved patient outcomes through prompt and accurate …

SEA is a potentially devastating condition that is frequently missed. Protocols are put in
place to facilitate early evaluation of back pain in patients with red flags with appropriate …

Background. Delayed recognition of spinal epidural abscess (SEA) contributes to poor
outcomes from this highly morbid and potentially lethal infection. We performed a case …