Spinal Epidural Abscess




© Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Jonathan D. Hodax, Adam E. M. Eltorai and Alan H. Daniels (eds.)The Orthopedic Consult Survival Guide10.1007/978-3-319-52347-7_29


29. Spinal Epidural Abscess



J. Mason DePasse1  


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Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA

 



 

J. Mason DePasse

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Keywords
Spinal epidural abscessFeverSpinal painNeurological deficits



Overview


Complete workup for spinal epidural abscess includes a thorough medical history, progression of deficits, duration of deficits, complete neurologic exam, location(s) of abscess, and concomitant osteomyelitis.


What to Ask





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    What are the specific neurological deficits?

     

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    Does the patient have any history of IV drug abuse, diabetes, or renal disease?

     

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    Has the patient had any previous spine surgeries or injections?

     

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Aug 4, 2017 | Posted by in MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE | Comments Off on Spinal Epidural Abscess

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