Osteomyelitis and Discitis of the Spine

Dr. Halalmeh received his medical degree from the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. He conducts translational research in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, advanced surgical approaches to the spine, and utility of bone grafts, especially autologous local bone. He completed a clerkship at Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School in the Neurosurgery department and then a fellowship in clinical research at Detroit Medical Center-Wayne State University, producing more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and more than 8 book chapters. Dr Halalmeh’s research focuses on promoting minimally invasive spine techniques and modern surgical technology that minimize tissue trauma during spine surgical procedures. Marc Moisi is Chief of Neurosurgery, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital.

1. Overview of Anatomy 2. Epidemiology, Etiology, and Pathogenesis 3. Clinical and Radiological Features 4. Management Options. The Decision Is More Important Than the Incision 5. Surgical Approaches I- Cervical Spine 6. Surgical Approaches II- Thoracic Spine 7. Surgical Approaches III- Lumbosacral Spine 8. Overview of Biological Bone Graft Materials in Spinal Infections 9. Spinal Epidural Abscesses 10. Paediatric Patients 11. Tips and Tricks of the Surgical Approach 12. Challenging Cases 13. Outcomes, Complications, and Prognosis 14. Pain Management and Rehabilitation