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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22263/2312-4156.2018.1.14

Kubrakov K.M., Migunova V.A.
Spondylodiscitis: modern approaches to diagnosing and treatment
Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University, Vitebsk, Republic of Belarus

Vestnik VGMU. 2018;17(1):14-22.

Abstract.
Spondylodiscitis is an infectious disease of vertebrae and intervertebral discs. Its incidence has increased recently due to the growth of invasive manipulations on the spinal cord. The urgency of this problem is determined by the fact that during such disease two basic functions of the spine are damaged – ensuring of the stable vertical position of the body and protecting of the spinal nervous structures. In this case, the diagnosis of spondylodiscitis is difficult and it often occurs with a significant delay only after the appearance of the first symptoms. It is connected with the rare occurrence of this disease, lack of specificity of its manifestations, and as a result insufficient possession of information on the issues concerning the spinal infections by the medical staff. The existing problem with the identification of the etiology of this disease leads to irrational antibiotic therapy, the duration of treatment and rising costs. Surgical treatment for spondylodiscitis is carried out with delay because of the absence of strict indications.
Key words: spondylodiscitis, infection, diagnosing, biopsy, treatment, operation.            

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Information about authors:
Kubrakov K.M. – Candidate of Medical Sciences, associate professor of the Chair of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University;
Migunova V.A. – the sixth-year medical student, Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University.

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