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Prevertebral abscess with extension into the hip joint.

P K Beredjiklian1, L Adler, K Wong

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, USA.

American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)
|August 3, 2001
PubMed
Summary

A paravertebral abscess extended into the hip joint, likely via the iliopsoas bursa. Surgical drainage and debridement led to a favorable 2-year outcome for this rare infection pathway.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Paravertebral abscesses are serious infections.
  • Hip joint infections can lead to significant morbidity.
  • The iliopsoas bursa can connect the retroperitoneal space to the hip joint.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a paravertebral abscess.
  • The abscess had extended into the hip joint.
  • The iliopsoas bursa was identified as the likely route of infection.

Findings:

  • Successful treatment involved emergent open irrigation and debridement of the hip joint.
  • Percutaneous drainage of the paravertebral abscess was also performed.
  • The patient experienced minimal symptoms at the 2-year follow-up.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights a rare but potential pathway for paravertebral abscess to involve the hip joint.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing such complex infections.
  • Understanding the iliopsoas bursa's role is important for diagnosis and treatment.