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 ...

Spine surgeons must take all possible measures to decrease infection rates among their patients and produce the best outcomes. Infections can occur for various reasons and when an infection does occur ...

Infectious spondylitis is an infection of a person’s spine. Although it is a rare condition, it can be serious or life threatening. Causes and risk factors can include surgery, drug use, and other ...

Valerie Maxam-Moore, RN, MN, Vice President, ASC Operations & Quality at Laser Spine Institute, discusses 10 critical components of strong infection prevention programs at spine centers. 1. Follow ...

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 ...

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 ...

Preoperatively receiving epidural steroid injections increases risk of infection after a lumbar spinal fusion, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery. Researchers examined a ...

Imaging aided in diagnosing a man with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria and a spinal infection likely caused by a dental infection. The case report was published on December ...

“Selling Sunset” star Amanza Smith is on the mend after mysterious back pain. The reality star revealed on Sunday some of the medical issues that she is facing after doctors discovered that her back ...

Back pain is one of the most common types of pain people experience in their lifetime. Sometimes it comes from sitting too long, not sleeping in the correct position, exercising, or suddenly lifting ...