Vertebral bone collapse in sickle cell disease: a report of two cases

We describe two female children both nine years of age with sickle cell anaemia and compression deformity of three successive lumbar vertebrae in one child and collapse of one lumbar vertebra in the other. Management for the two children included analgesics, antibiotics and application of a lumbar jacket for stabilisation of the spine. In both patients the vertebral bodies remodelling with re-generation of the tissue. This report is being made to highlight the improved chances of response with early detection and adequate management.