Open AccessSurgical Management of Thoracolumbar Spondylodiscitis in End-Stage Renal Disease
Author(s) -
Kumar Jain,
T Ravikumar
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.1007/s43465-020-00132-4
Subject(s) - medicine , spondylodiscitis , surgery , epidural abscess , radiological weapon , visual analogue scale , osteomyelitis , diabetes mellitus , spinal disease , disease , abscess , lumbar , endocrinology
In recent times due to the advancement of haemodialysis techniques, there is increase in the life span of the patients with end-stage renal disease, which tends to increase the risk of complications of bacteraemia due to skin penetration for blood access and leading to propensity for more skeletal and spinal complications. Hence, early diagnosis of spine infection and early initiation of appropriate therapy are important in ensuring successful treatment and preventing further morbidity.