Scholarly Article
Early Physiotherapy Intervention In Case of Infective Spondylitis with Para Spinal and Epidural Abscess: A Case Report
Kshipra, Shastri, Shyam (PhD), Prof. Dr. Ganvir
2023-12-31 · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY · DVVPF's, College of Physiotherapy
Abstract
Background- Infectious spondylitis is an unusual but serious cause of low back pain. Epidural and paraspinal abscesses are atypical diseases with a high risk of morbidity and mortality that are frequently discovered later in the course of the disease. . Method - A 52 year male had complaint of fever, pain in back and was unable to move his bilateral lower limb has given early rehabilitation six days a week for eight weeks. PRT and MWM was given for 3 times per week for 2 weeks Result - showed significant improvement in ROM, strength, ASIA and FIM score. Conclusion - Early diagnosis and physiotherapy intervention is the key to an optimal outcome in case of infective spondylitis with epidural and paraspinal abscess.
Keywords
infective spondylitis. Epidural abscess, paraspinal abscess, physiotherapy, rehabilitation
Citation Details
VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, pp. 28-32