NCT05464251Recruiting

Prospective Analysis of Spinal Epidural Abscess

Francis Farhadi

Start Date

7/12/2022

Completion Date

6/1/2027

Summary

This is a prospective study involving all patients treated at the University of Kentucky for spinal epidural abscess over a 2-year period. Based on ongoing referrals of patients with SEA, we expect that 200 patients will be enrolled during this time window. We propose to study all available clinical, pathological, radiological, and socioeconomic data of patients diagnosed with a spinal infection with or without a history of drug abuse over this study period. All patients' charts will be prospectively reviewed starting at the time of presentation for a period of 1 year.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: * All patient with ICD codes for pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis, discitis, and spinal epidural abscess will be reviewed for inclusion. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unwilling or unable to attend follow up appointments.

Interventions

OTHER

Prospective chart review of subjects diagnosed with spinal epidural abscess

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Conditions

Spinal Epidural Abscess

Locations

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky 40536

United States