Ces radiol. 2025, 79(4):256-260 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2025/033

Spondylodiscitis: current insights into diagnosis, treatment, and patient follow-upReview article

Pavel Ryška1, Jiří Jandura1, Milan Vajda1, Manuela Vaněčková2, Radka Dvořáková1, Petr Hoffmann1, Jiří Vaňásek1, Lenka Ryšková3, Vendelín Chovanec1, Tomáš Česák4
1 Radiologická klinika LF UK a FN, Hradec Králové
2 Oddělení MR, Radiodiagnostická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha
3 Ústav lékařské mikrobiologie LF UK a FN, Hradec Králové
4 Neurochirurgická klinika LF UK a FN, Hradec Králové Korespondenční adresa:

Spondylodiscitis is a rare but serious infection affecting the intervertebral discs and adjacent vertebral bodies. It most commonly arises through hematogenous spread and requires prompt diagnosis using a combination of laboratory and imaging techniques, with MRI being the gold standard. Diagnosis is often delayed due to nonspecific symptoms. Treatment involves prolonged antibiotic therapy and, if necessary, surgical intervention. Regular clinical, laboratory, and imaging monitoring is essential for effective management. Prognosis depends on early diagnosis, presence of comorbidities, and the occurrence of complications.

Keywords: spondylodiscitis, spinal infection, magnetic resonance imaging, antibiotic therapy, differential diagnosis, vertebral osteomyelitis.

Accepted: October 1, 2025; Published: January 1, 2026  Show citation

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Ryška P, Jandura J, Vajda M, Vaněčková M, Dvořáková R, Hoffmann P, et al.. Spondylodiscitis: current insights into diagnosis, treatment, and patient follow-up. Ces radiol. 2025;79(4):256-260. doi: 10.55095/CesRadiol2025/033.
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