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 ...

Pygonic spondylitis is a rare bacterial spinal infection that can cause pain and lead to neurological problems. Doctors often need an X-ray or MRI to confirm a diagnosis. But you may need to start ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with a risk for infection greater than 5% should be considered high risk for surgical site infections.

At U of U Health, our experience sets us apart from others who provide endoscopic and percutaneous spine surgery. We perform many minimally invasive spine surgeries every year and are a recognized ...

Ruffa Gutierrez revealed that her father, Eddie Gutierrez, was found to have a life-threatening infection following an MRI.