spondylitis

Therapy of Spondylodiscitis The key to successful therapy of spondylodiscitis is the consistent immobilization of the patient’s spine. So-called orthoses, which are applied similar to a corset, fix the vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs. An alternative is a plaster cast. With both immobilizations, the patient is allowed to stand up and move as much as … Therapy of Spondylodiscitis | Spondylodiscitis

Duration of the treatment On average it takes 2 months to half a year from the first symptom to the final diagnosis by a doctor. Once the correct diagnosis has been found, immobilization and antibiotic therapy follow over several weeks. The antibiotic is usually given directly into the vein over a period of 2-4 weeks … Duration of the treatment | Spondylodiscitis