Non-infectious thoracic discitis: A diagnostic and management dilemma. A report of two cases with review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.105648
Abstract: Discitis/ Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory process involving an intervertebral disc and the adjacent vertebral bodies. Infection is the most common cause of discitis, which is often spontaneous and hematogenous in origin. However, many noninfectious processes… read more here.
Keywords: discitis osteomyelitis; thoracic discitis; two cases; discitis ... See more keywords
Lumbar Discitis and Osteomyelitis After a Spinal Stem Cell Injection?: A Case Report and Literature Review.
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.19.00636
Abstract: CASE A 32-year-old man developed lumbar discitis and osteomyelitis after receiving a cell-based injection for the treatment of degenerative disc disease. Initial cultures were negative, but he continued to worsen, and a repeat set of… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar discitis; discitis osteomyelitis; case; injection ... See more keywords