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Vertebral osteomyelitis in an adolescent girl
1Department of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Dayton Children's Hospital, Dayton, OH, USA.
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
|August 28, 2020
Summary
Vertebral osteomyelitis, a bone infection, can cause persistent lower back pain in adolescents. Prompt antibiotic treatment can effectively manage this condition, avoiding surgery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Musculoskeletal infections
- Spinal infections
Background:
- Vertebral osteomyelitis is a serious infection of the spine.
- Adolescent lower back pain can have various causes, including musculoskeletal and infectious origins.
- Delayed diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis can lead to significant complications.
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