Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Osteomylelitis of the spine

S Collert

    Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pyogenic osteomyelitis of the spine presents varied early symptoms, often delaying diagnosis. Prompt bacteriological verification and antibiotic therapy are crucial for recovery, with most patients healing within a year.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Renal impairment after high doses of dicloxacillin-prophylaxis in joint replacement surgery.

    Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica·1984
    Same author

    Osteomyelitis caused by Mycobacterium avium.

    Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica·1983
    Same author

    Chronic sclerosing osteomyelitis (Garré).

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·1982
    Same author

    [Osteoarticular tuberculosis in Sweden].

    Lakartidningen·1982
    Same author

    Osteotomy in osteoarthritis of the hip. A prospective study.

    Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica·1979
    Same author

    Management of redislocated Colles' fractures.

    Clinical orthopaedics and related research·1978

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Spinal Surgery

    Background:

    • Pyogenic osteomyelitis of the spine is a serious condition.
    • Early clinical presentation can be misleading, delaying diagnosis.
    • Differential diagnosis often includes tuberculous spondylitis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of spinal pyogenic osteomyelitis.
    • To highlight diagnostic challenges and recommend verification methods.
    • To evaluate treatment efficacy and patient recovery patterns.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 82 cases of pyogenic osteomyelitis of the spine.
    • Review of clinical presentations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment interventions.
    • Assessment of patient outcomes, including recovery time and spinal fusion.

    Main Results:

    • Varied initial clinical features often lead to delayed diagnosis.
    • Radiographic changes necessitate differentiation from tuberculous spondylitis.
    • Bacteriological verification via biopsy or surgery is recommended for targeted antibiotic therapy.
    • Surgical evacuation is indicated for extensive vertebral destruction.
    • Most patients recovered within one year.
    • Spontaneous interbody fusion occurred in over half of the cases, particularly in cervical and upper thoracic regions.
    • No deaths were reported due to spinal disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Early diagnosis of spinal pyogenic osteomyelitis is challenging due to non-specific symptoms.
    • Bacteriological confirmation is essential for effective antibiotic treatment.
    • Surgical intervention may be necessary for severe cases.
    • The condition generally has a good prognosis with most patients recovering and achieving spinal fusion.

    Related Experiment Videos