Bacterial Infections of the Spine: Evaluation and Treatment

Spinal infection are one of the most disabling diseases of humankind. Morbidity and mortality were exceedingly high until recently. The discovery of antimicrobial chemotherapy and powerful sophisticated diagnostic techniques have decreased disabilities and improved prognosis considerably but there are still many pitfall of management and still deserve great respect.

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Because of the changing pattern of pathogenic organisms and emergence of resistant strains, close cooperation between the spine orthopedists and infectious disease specialists are highly essential.

The Sixth Asian Hospital and Medical Center Spine Symposium is a comprehensive lecture series by specialists on Bacterial Infections of the spine and intends to educate practitioner on the pathophysiology of spina infections, cost-effective diagnostic approach and timely Read the rest of this entry