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Candidal Vertebral Osteomyelitis in the Midst of Renal Disorders [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Vertebral osteomyelitis also known as discitis/pyogenic spondylitis refers to inflammation of the vertebral disc space. It is commonly seen in men and adults more than 50 years of age.
Anusha Gopinathan +4 more
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Physiotherapy Research International, Volume 31, Issue 2, April 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Purpose Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious spinal condition requiring urgent diagnosis and management. Physiotherapists in UK musculoskeletal (MSK) services increasingly encounter suspected CES cases, but little is known about their clinical decision‐making and referral practices.
Rob Tyer, Nick Livadas, Robert Hogg
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The consequences of juvenile discitis
, 2002 Primary disc space infections are thought to occur in children because of the abundant vascularity of the disc prior to skeletal maturity, and while they generally resolve with treatment, little is known about the long-term consequences on the spine.
Hutchinson, M. +13 more
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Spontaneous spinal discitis and spondylodiscitis: Clinicotherapeutic remarks [PDF]
, 2017 Spinal infections are rare (their incidence is estimated in about the 5% of all osteomyelitis) and severe pathologies. They are usually identified with different names, as disk space infection, spondylodiscitis, and vertebral osteomyelitis ...
Domenicucci, M. +23 more
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From Culture to Sequencing: Evolving Strategies for the Diagnosis of Pediatric Spondylodiscitis
Orthopaedic Surgery, Volume 18, Issue 4, Page 607-618, April 2026.Diagnostic approaches to pediatric spondylodiscitis have evolved from culture‐based methods with limited sensitivity to advanced molecular and sequencing technologies. Metagenomic next‐generation sequencing (mNGS) enables rapid, culture‐independent pathogen identification, improving diagnostic accuracy, guiding therapy, and reducing invasive procedures
Viola Sbampato +4 more
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Encephalitis as a complication of a spinal‐esophageal fistula due to discitis
Clinical Case Reports, 2019 In patients with back or scapular pain, if there is evidence of neurological symptoms, fever, chills, malaise, or other signs of infection, the work‐up should consider the possibility of a spinal‐esophageal fistula.
Jae Hee Lee, Eun Kim, Yoon Hee Choi
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Orthopaedic Surgery, Volume 18, Issue 4, Page 885-892, April 2026.The L‐shaped impactor offers several distinct advantages. Its unique design allows for better access to the lumbar region, reducing the need for extensive soft tissue dissection and minimizing trauma to surrounding structures. This not only shortens the operation time but also promotes faster patient recovery.
Mengzi Hu +5 more
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Histopathologic effects of discitis on neural tissues - An experimental study
, 2004 To determine the cause of neurologic symptoms and signs seen in discitis, the neural histopathologic effects of discitis were investigated in an experimental study carried out on rats.
Yucesoy, K +4 more
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Discitis following radiofrequency nucleoplasty: A case report
, 2020 Introduction: Radiofrequency nucleoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to treat chronic low back pain, especially mild degenerative disc diseases. Discitis after radiofrequency nucleoplasty is a rare case.
Liem, Liong +4 more
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Outcome of micro-lumbar discectomy and preventive measures to control discitis
Nepal Journal of Neuroscience, 2020 Objective: The purpose of the present study is to describe the rate of post-operative discitis following micro-lumbar discectomy. Methods and Materials: This is a retrospective study of 203 patients who underwent micro-lumbar discectomy between March ...
Ram Chandra Shrestha +3 more
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