Infective Discitis: Spinal Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
1. Introduction to Infective Discitis Infective discitis, frequently referred to in medical literature as spondylodiscitis, is a rare but severe infectious disease targeting the intervertebral discs and the adjacent vertebral endplates of the spine. The immediate clinical consequence is profound localized inflammation within the enclosed spinal column, leading to severe back pain and the gradual … Read more