Inflammation of the cervical vertebrae
Synonyms Spondylodiscitis, infectious spondylodiscitis, spondylitis, osteomyelitis, spondylitis Introduction Spondylodiscitis or spondylitis is generally understood to be the inflammation of the intervertebral disc and surrounding soft tissues such as the base and top plate of the spinal segment. Osteomyelitis of a vertebral body caused by non-specific pathogens is distinguished from inflammation caused by specific pathogens. Specific … Inflammation of the cervical vertebrae