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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Spondylodiscitis (SD) is a spinal infection affecting vulnerable populations, with increasing incidence.
  • The disease significantly reduces patient quality of life, causing disability, morbidity, and mortality.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial but complicated by non-specific symptoms and comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of spondylodiscitis management.
  • To highlight the challenges in diagnosing and treating SD.
  • To advocate for the implementation of multidisciplinary teams (MDT) in Denmark for improved patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on spondylodiscitis.
  • Analysis of current diagnostic and treatment challenges.
  • Argumentation for the benefits of multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach.

Main Results:

  • Spondylodiscitis incidence is rising, particularly in aging populations.
  • Non-specific symptoms and comorbidities impede timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Multidisciplinary teams (MDT) are not standard in Denmark despite potential benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing MDT care for spondylodiscitis could enhance patient outcomes.
  • MDT approach may lead to greater healthcare efficiency.
  • Standardizing MDT involvement is recommended for SD management in Denmark.