As you are probably aware – anytime you have a cut or wound, there is a risk for an infection. But did you know that this infection can affect the bone? When there is an infection of the bone, which is caused by bacteria, this is called osteomyelitis.
When an individual has spinal osteomyelitis, generally they have severe back pain. To learn more about osteomyelitis, here is a link to an article that I wrote for Spine Universe.
