Non-specific spondylodiscitis: a new perspective for surgical treatment

摘要

Abstract Purpose Pyogenic spondylodiscitis is a relatively rare spinal disease; non-specific spondylodiscitis (NSS) cases are increasing. This study aims to identify if changes of inflammatory markers under antibiotic therapy can be used to determine which NSS patients can benefit from surgical indication earlier than others.Methods Two groups of patients with NSS were examined. Group A underwent surgery, while Group B was treated conservatively. Group B was also subdivided in patients undergoing antibiotic therapy for >?6?weeks (B1) and