Spine infections are serious conditions that can cause significant pain, neurological damage, and life-threatening complications if not treated promptly.
Types
- Discitis (disc space infection)
- Vertebral osteomyelitis (bone infection)
- Epidural abscess (pus compressing spinal cord)
- Postoperative infections
Treatment
- Long-term IV antibiotics (6-8 weeks)
- CT-guided biopsy for culture
- Surgical drainage and debridement
- Spinal stabilization with instrumentation
- Emergency decompression for neurological compromise
Common Symptoms
- Severe constant back or neck pain
- Fever and chills
- Night sweats
- Unexplained weight loss
- Neurological symptoms
- Pain that worsens despite rest
Treatment Options
Long-term IV antibiotic therapy
CT-guided biopsy
Surgical debridement and drainage
Spinal instrumentation and fusion
Emergency decompression
Dr. Marcus Stephens and Dr. Jerry Walters II
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Providing expert spine infection treatment at Nova Brain and Spine of GA in Hampton, Georgia. Serving patients throughout Southern Georgia and the Atlanta metro area.