The NIMS framework: an approach to the evaluation and management of epidural abscesses

Spine J. 2021 Dec;21(12):1965-1972. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.05.012. Epub 2021 May 16.

Authors

Grace X Xiong¹, Alexander M Crawford¹, Brendan Striano¹, Harry M Lightsey¹, Sandra B Nelson², Joseph H Schwab³

Affiliations

¹ Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA, 02114.
² Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital, Bulfinch 130, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA, 02114.
³ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Yawkey 3A, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114. Electronic address: jhschwab@mgh.harvard.edu.

PMID: 34010684
DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.05.012

No abstract available

Keywords: Epidural abscesses; Infection; MRSA; Neurologic deficit; Spinal mechanical instability; radiculopathy; tuberculous abscess.

MeSH terms

Epidural Abscess* / diagnostic imaging
Epidural Abscess* / therapy
Epidural Space
Humans