Prospective Analysis of Spinal Epidural Abscess Associated Outcomes at the University of Kentucky

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

Age range

18+ years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Other
  Prospective chart review of subjects diagnosed with spinal epidural abscess

  Collection and assessment of available clinical, pathological, radiological, and socioeconomic data on subjects presenting with spinal epidural abscess. Standard of care treatment and outcomes for each group will be analyzed.

Location