The Epidemiology of Spondylodiscitis in Germany: A Descriptive Report of Incidence Rates, Pathogens, In-Hospital Mortality, and Hospital Stays between 2010 and 2020

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-542061
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.54206

Lang, Siegmund

; Walter, Nike

; Schindler, Melanie

; Baertl, Susanne ; Szymski, Dominik

; Loibl, Markus ; Alt, Volker

; Rupp, Markus

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Abstract

Background: Spondylodiscitis can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Understanding its up-to-date epidemiological characteristics and trends is important to improve patient care. Methods: This study analyzed trends in the incidence rate of spondylodiscitis cases in Germany between 2010 and 2020, as well as the pathogens, in-hospital mortality rate, and length of hospital stay. Data were ...