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Journal of Orthopedic Education

Volume  5, Issue 3, September-December 2019, Pages 147-149
 

Case Report

Diagnosis and Management of Spondylodiscitis

RB Uppin1, Gangadhar Bhuti2, SK Saidapur3, Achal Mittal4, Nishant Singh5, Umar Akhtar6, Uday Kumar7

1Professor, 2Senior Resident, 3Associate Professor, 4,5,6,7PG Student, Department of Orthopedics, JN Medical College (KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research), KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belagavi, Belgaum, Karnataka 590010, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/joe.2454.7956.5319.4

Abstract

Spondylodiscitis is an infection of the spine that involves the intervertebral disc and the vertebral body characterized by insidious onset and nonspecififc symptoms. The clinical examination, neurological status at the time of presentation and strong suspicion are major factors in the treatment decision making and patient outcome. Early diagnosis has a crucial role in the management of the disease and inclines the morbidity rates. We present a case of 53-yearold female who presented with back pain and diagnosed to have spondylodiscitis. The diagnostic work-up included blood investigations, MRI, CT guided biopsy and culture.

Keywords: Spondylodiscitis, back pain, management, diagnosis.


Corresponding Author : RB Uppin