Comparative Analysis of Tuberculous, Brucellar, and Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis: A Retrospective Evaluation of 114 Cases

Key Points

• The aim is to compare the clinical characteristics and outcomes of tuberculous, brucellar, and pyogenic spondylodiscitis.
• Conducted a retrospective review of 114 cases of spondylodiscitis.
• Analyzed clinical, laboratory, and radiologic findings.
• Compared symptom duration and specific symptoms among different infection types.
• Tuberculous spondylodiscitis had longer symptom duration and night sweats.
• S. aureus was identified as the primary causative agent in pyogenic cases.
• Thoracic involvement and presence of abscess were significant findings in tuberculosis cases.