Spine Infections
Spine Infections treatment focuses on eliminating infection in the spine, relieving pain, and protecting the spinal cord and nerves from damage. Dr. Rahul Prasad uses advanced imaging, accurate diagnosis, and a combination of medical and surgical care to control the infection, stabilise the spine, and support a safe, full recovery.
What are Spine Infections?
Spine infections occur when bacteria, fungi, or other organisms affect the vertebrae, discs, spinal canal, or surrounding tissues. They may develop after surgery, from an infection spreading through the bloodstream, or in patients with weakened immunity, diabetes, or chronic illness. If untreated, a spine infection can destroy bone, form abscesses, cause instability, and press on the spinal cord and nerves. Treatment usually combines targeted antibiotic or antifungal therapy with surgery when needed to drain infection, remove diseased tissue, and stabilise the spine.
Common Symptoms
- Persistent or worsening back or neck pain
- Pain that is worse at night or at rest
- Fever, chills, or night sweats
- Numbness or tingling in the limbs
- Weakness in the arms or legs
- Localised tenderness or swelling
- Stiffness and reduced movement
- Loss of bladder or bowel control (severe cases)
Conditions Treated
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Discitis (Disc Infection)
- Spinal Epidural Abscess
- Post-surgical Spine Infection
- Tuberculosis of the Spine (Pott's Disease)
- Paraspinal Abscess
- Fungal Spine Infections
- Infection-related Spinal Instability
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Treatment Highlights
Our treatment combines advanced CT and MRI imaging, accurate identification of the infection, targeted antibiotic or antifungal therapy, minimally invasive drainage, surgical debridement and stabilisation, and comprehensive rehabilitation for the best possible outcomes.
Why Choose Dr. Rahul Prasad?
Dr. Rahul Prasad offers expert care for spine infections with advanced surgical technology, evidence-based treatment, personalised care plans, and a strong focus on patient safety and faster recovery.
Benefits
Treating spine infections can eliminate the infection, relieve pain, protect the spinal cord and nerves, restore spinal stability, prevent deformity and further damage, support recovery, and improve overall quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are caused by bacteria, fungi, or organisms such as tuberculosis reaching the spine — through the bloodstream, after surgery, or in people with weakened immunity or chronic illness.
No. Many infections are treated successfully with targeted antibiotics or antifungal medication. Surgery is needed when there is an abscess, bone destruction, instability, or pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
Yes, they can be serious if untreated, as they may damage bone, cause instability, and affect the nerves. Early diagnosis and treatment greatly improve outcomes.
Recovery varies with the severity and treatment. It often involves several weeks of medication, and when surgery is needed, additional weeks to months of healing and rehabilitation.
MS, MCh (Neurosurgery), Spine Fellowship (USA & South Korea)
Dr. Rahul Prasad