Review article

SPONDYLITIS - PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIVE TREATMENT OF IATROGENIC SPONDYLITIS

Jasenka Škrlin ; Department of clinical microbiology and hospital infections, Clinica Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
Vladimir Kovač ; Department of Orthopedics, Clinical Hospital dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

SUMMARY
Recent progress in medical technologies including the development of potent antimicrobial drugs, advanced imaging, and improved surgical methods, have reduced morbidity and mortality rates for spinal infections; however, debate still exists on the general diagnostic and proper management principles of the disease. Review of the experience about current treatment strategy for eradications of the spine infections at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dubrava University Hospital Zagreb.

Keywords

spine; postoperative infection; causative microorganisms; medical and surgical treatment; complications; antimicrobial prophylaxis and therapy

Hrčak ID:

23332

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/23332

Publication date:

20.3.2007.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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