SPONDYLODISKITIS: MODERN APPROACHES TO DIAGNOSIS

At the same time, the diagnosis of spondylodiscitis is difficult and often occurs with a significant delay after the appearance of the first symptoms, which is due to the rarity of the disease, the non-specificity of its manifestations , and therefore the lack of disease . awareness of doctors on issues of infectious lesions of the spine. The current problem with determining the etiology of the disease leads to irrational antibiotic therapy, long-term treatment and increased costs. Surgical treatment of spondylodiscitis is delayed due to the lack of strict guidelines. Key words: spondylodiscitis , infection, diagnosis, biopsy, treatment, surgery.