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Spondylodiscitis DRAFT

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Spondylodiscitis is managed by the medical team, with spinal team involvement in specific circumstances, such as progressive neurological deficit, progressive deformity, epidural collections or failed medical management.  

In the first instance, please refer these patients to the medical team. If you suspect the patient needs spinal team involvement according to the above criteria, you can refer via Refer-a-Patient to ensure our early involvement - the medical team can use the same referral link for continued input.

 



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