OBJECTIVE Few studies have been published specifically examining intravenous drug
abuse (IVDA)–associated spinal epidural abscesses (SEAs), an unfortunate sequela of the …

Study Design. Retrospective review of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project National
Inpatient Sample, 2000 to 2013. Objective. To determine the proportion of spinal epidural …

OBJECTIVE Despite the increasing incidence of spinal epidural abscess (SEA), the baseline
parameters potentially predictive of treatment failure remain poorly characterized. In this …

Object Primary spine infection secondary to intravenous drug abuse (IVDA) is a difficult
clinical entity encountered by spine surgeons and infectious disease specialists. Patients …

OBJECTIVE Spinal epidural abscesses (SEAs) can be difficult to diagnose and may result in
neurological compromise or even death. Delays in diagnosis or treatment may worsen the …

OBJECTIVE The incidence of spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is rising, yet there are few
reports discussing readmission rates or predisposing factors for readmission after treatment …

Background People who inject drugs (PWID) are known to be at increased risk of infectious
diseases including bacterial and blood‐borne viral infections. However, there is limited …

Background Spinal epidural abscesses are uncommon but potentially devastating infections
that often elude early diagnosis. An increasing incidence has been suggested; however, few …

Objective: To evaluate the course, complications, and outcomes of individuals with spinal
epidural abscess (SEA) and to compare these factors in individuals who had sustained a …

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is an uncommon and potentially catastrophic condition. SEA
often presents a diagnostic challenge, as the “classic triad” of fever, spinal pain, and …