Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a serious infection of the central nervous system that typically presents with midline back pain, fever and neurological deficits. We report a rare case of an ...

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition; consequently, the clinical significance of early diagnosis often is overlooked. The challenge with SEA is not its treatment, but achieving early ...

There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology finds. Epidural ...

Investigating cases of neurological loss from spinal epidural abscesses in patients who were previously discharged from care centers without diagnostic testing Back pain, fever, and neurological ...

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A spinal abscess may cause local or radiating back pain, fever, and neurological symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for improving a person’s outlook. A spinal cord abscess involves a ...

It takes a multidisciplinary approach to treat patients with SEA. From admission to rehabilitation, nurses play a major role in improving outcomes. They are responsible for reporting any change in ...