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Etiology Degeneration of the spine is universal and involves structural changes in the disk, bone, ligaments, and articular cartilage of the facet joints. Despite the high prevalence of degeneration, the underlying etiology is still only partially understood. There is, however,…

Introduction Infection of the musculoskeletal system is encountered in everyday clinical practice and the scope of this chapter includes both osteomyelitis and soft-tissue infection. Osteomyelitis is defined as infection of the bone marrow and adjacent osseous structures, with or without…