Spinal infections are a relatively rare diagnosis compared to other spine conditions, but they can cause significant damage -- and they may become life threatening in some cases, if left untreated.

Physicians at Louisville-based Norton Leatherman Spine have linked a rare spine infection, called osteomyelitis, to intravenous heroin use, according to Wave 3 News. “The skin is coated in bacteria ...

Infectious spondylitis is a rare but serious spinal infection, usually from bacteria or other germs. It’s most common after a medical procedure but could occur when an infection elsewhere in your body ...

After undergoing two invasive spinal surgeries this summer, Selling Sunset star Amanza Smith is a survivor in the truest sense of the word. The 46-year-old interior designer revealed to PEOPLE how ...

Spine surgeons must take all possible measures to decrease infection rates among their patients and produce the best outcomes. Infections can occur for various reasons and when an infection does occur ...

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Intravenous drug use is a problem in our community and doctors are learning of another problem it can lead to -- a rare, painful disease that could lead to death. Physicians at ...

Outpatient centers can be a great alternative for inpatient surgery for the right candidate. Studies have shown outpatient surgery costs less and leads to the same outcomes as inpatient surgery.

Louisville-based physicians have seen an increase in osteomyelitis cases among heroin and other IV drug users, according to Louisville news broadcast site WDRB.com. If left untreated osteomyelitis can ...

NEW YORK — Compared to the literature available about how to manage acute and chronic infection in the total joint arthroplasty, few guidelines are available to help orthopedic surgeons manage ...