“…[5][6][7] Surgical intervention versus a conservative strategy still remains controversial in the treatment of spondylodiscitis with associated SEA. [9][10][11][12] The paramount goal in spondylodiscitis, beyond securing patient survival, is always avoidance of neurological aggravation. [9][10][11][12] The paramount goal in spondylodiscitis, beyond securing patient survival, is always avoidance of neurological aggravation.…”