Spinal Infections for the FRCS | Discitis | Osteomyelitis. Orthopaedic Academy

To obtain a CPD certificate for attending this lecture , Click here: https://orthopaedicacademy.co.uk/tuto... Spinal Infections for the FRCS | Discitis | Osteomyelitis. Orthopaedic Academy Nicola Walsh Spine infections are a critical condition for the FRCS exam and represent 2-7% of all musculoskeletal infections. The incidence of spine infections is increasing, and it affects males more than females in a ratio of 2 to 1 Spinal Infections for the FRCS | Discitis | Osteomyelitis. Orthopaedic Academy Spinal Infections for the FRCS | Discitis | Osteomyelitis. Orthopaedic Academy The mortality rate for spine infections ranges from 2-20% worldwide, and the diagnosis is often delayed by one to three months, requiring emergency treatment in some cases. Age, chronic disease, intravenous drug use, and trauma are some of the risk factors for spine infections. The main bacteria causing spine infections is Staphylococcus aureus, and hematogenous infection is the main route of infection. Symptoms include back, chest, or neck pain, neurological deficits, and signs of cord compression. www.orthopaedicacademy.co.uk This teaching video is specifically helpful for candidates preparing for the following Orthopaedic Exams : FRCS , European Board (FEBOT) , SICOT Diploma and Arabic Boards 0:00 Introduction 1:22 INTRODUCTION 2:34 FRCS CRITICAL CONDITION 5:53 AETIOLOGY 7:20 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ROUTES OF INFECTION SPREAD 8:42 VASCULAR ANATOMY 9:36 PRESENTATION 10:49 EXAMINATION 12:12 INVESTIGATIONS 14:14 IMAGING - CT SCAN 16:20 IMAGING: MRI FINDINGS PYOGENIC 17:45 IMAGING (3) 18:47 DIAGNOSTIC ALGORITHM 20:14 TREATMENT PLAN 22:54 ANTIBIOTICS 26:49 NON-OPERATIVE TREATMENT #orthopedicshortcase #orthopedicrehab #orthopedicspecialist #orthopedicsurgeons #orthopedicdoctor #orthopedictreatment #orthopaedics #orthopaedicprinciples #orthopaedichospital #orthopaedicsurgery #orthopaedicsurgeons #medicaleducation #medicalstudent #medicalstudents #medicalstudentmotivationalvideo #medicalstudentpromotionupdate #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #nursepractitioner #nursepractitioners #course #courses #orthopedicphysiotherapy #orthopedicshortcase #orthopedicrehab #orthopedicspecialist #orthopedicsurgeons #orthopedicdoctor #orthopedictreatment #chiropractic #chiropractor #osteopath #learnmedicine #frcs #frcsorth #orthopreneurs #radiology #infection