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ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Suspected Spine Infection.

, A Orlando Ortiz¹, Alex Levitt²

¹Chairman, Department of Radiology, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York.

Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR

|November 19, 2021

Summary

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Diagnosing spine infections is challenging due to vague symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the primary imaging tool, complemented by other modalities and microbiologic confirmation for accurate diagnosis.

Keywords:

AUC Appropriate Use Criteria Appropriateness Criteria CT Epidural abscess MRI Nuclear medicine Spine infection Spondylodiscitis

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Area of Science:

Radiology and Imaging
Infectious Diseases
Spinal Surgery

Background:

Spine infections present with subtle, non-specific symptoms, complicating diagnosis.
Diagnosis relies on clinical suspicion, imaging, and microbiologic confirmation.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the preferred initial imaging modality.

Framework:

MRI without and with contrast is the gold standard for evaluating suspected spine infections.
Non-contrast MRI may reveal infection indicators in patients with undiagnosed back or neck pain.
Nuclear medicine (e.g., gallium scan, FDG-PET/CT) and CT scans aid in specific or equivocal cases.

Implementation:

Radiography and CT assess spinal stability, alignment, and osseous integrity.
Microbiologic confirmation via blood cultures or biopsies is crucial.
The American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria guide imaging choices.

Implications:

Accurate diagnosis of spine infections is critical for timely and effective treatment.
Multimodality imaging approaches improve diagnostic confidence.
Evidence-based guidelines ensure appropriate use of diagnostic tools.