Spontaneous spondylodiscitis: review, incidence, management, and clinical outcome in 44 patients.

OBJECTIVESpontaneous spondylodiscitis remains uncommon but is a serious complication of the vertebral column. Risk factors include diabetes, hemodialysis, intravenous drug abuse, and chronic steroid use, and pain is the most common presenting symptom. This study aims to review the literature and rep... View More