How is spondylodiscitis treated? Medications and antibiotics
The main treatment method is the conservative therapy.
In her case, it is necessary to immobilise a section of the spine by using a corset. Subsequently, drugs are added. Mainly antibiotics that are effective against a given type of microorganism.
The right antibiotics are chosen on the basis of culture and sensitivity - laboratory blood tests. Parenteral treatment, i.e. intravenous administration, is the most effective in this case.
Therefore, this disease requires hospitalisation, i.e. medical care in a hospital. This can take up to 6 weeks.
Invasive method = surgical treatment, which may also be of a diagnostic nature, if the cause is not identified.
However, the indication for surgery is mainly conditions such as nerve oppression, spinal cord, vertebral instability or unsuccessful conservative treatment.
