Thirteen cases of pyogenic spondylitis were treated in our hospital from 1979 to 1993. Four cases were treated conservatively and nine cases which were resistant to antibiotics or had neuropathy were treated surgically. Early diagnosis is necessary to achieve good results in the treatment of pyogenic spondylitis.
When patients complain of severe backpain with fever and inflammatory signs, we should suspect Pyogenic spondylitis and start antibiotic treatment as soon as possible. MRI and bone-scintigram are useful for aiding early diagnosis.
