JHN Journal

Article Title

Surgical Management of Fungal Vertebral Osteomyelitis

Authors

Benjamin M. Zussman, BS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
David L. Penn, MS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
James S. Harrop, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Abstract

Fungal vertebral osteomyelitis (FVO) is an uncommon but aggressive disease that may cause spinal instability, neurological insult, and possible death. Little data about treatment strategies and patient outcomes exist. A retrospective review of medical and surgical management with follow-up of this disease was performed.

Recommended Citation

Zussman, BS, Benjamin M.; Penn, MS, David L.; and Harrop, MD, James S. (2011) "Surgical Management of Fungal Vertebral Osteomyelitis," JHN Journal: Vol. 6: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29046/JHNJ.006.2.001
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/jhnj/vol6/iss2/2