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Omar Brijawi1, Evan Hartman2, Sumit Sharma1
1Internal Medicine, Mount Carmel Health System, Grove City, USA.
Cureus
|August 19, 2024
Summary
Emphysematous osteomyelitis (EO) is a rare bone infection characterized by intraosseous gas. This case highlights vertebral EO caused by E. coli, complicated by septic arthritis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Emphysematous osteomyelitis (EO) is a rare, potentially fatal bone infection characterized by intraosseous gas.
- Gas-forming organisms, particularly Enterobacteriaceae and anaerobes, are common causative agents.
- Computed tomography (CT) is crucial for detecting intraosseous gas, and early diagnosis is vital due to high mortality.
