52 Discitis Fig. 52.1A These lateral and AP radiographs of the lumbar spine demonstrate destruction of the L2/L3 disc space caused by discitis. Background Discitis refers to infection of the intervertebral disc. It is an important condition with a relatively high mortality rate, in the region of 5%. It can affect children and adults, the peak age being 50. Discitis can occur postoperatively or spread to the disc haematogenously. Staphylococcus aureus is a common pathogen. TB (tuberculous discitis) is another common cause, particularly in certain ethnic groups. Clinical features Onset may be insidious and clinical features non-specific, especially in tuberculous discitis. Symptoms Symptoms include localized back pain and fever. Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related posts: Permanent pacemakers Gastric outlet obstruction Caecal volvulus Large bowel obstruction Brodie’s abscess Slipped upper femoral epiphysis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: On-Call X-Rays Made Easy Aug 20, 2016 | Posted by admin in ULTRASONOGRAPHY | Comments Off on Discitis Full access? Get Clinical Tree
52 Discitis Fig. 52.1A These lateral and AP radiographs of the lumbar spine demonstrate destruction of the L2/L3 disc space caused by discitis. Background Discitis refers to infection of the intervertebral disc. It is an important condition with a relatively high mortality rate, in the region of 5%. It can affect children and adults, the peak age being 50. Discitis can occur postoperatively or spread to the disc haematogenously. Staphylococcus aureus is a common pathogen. TB (tuberculous discitis) is another common cause, particularly in certain ethnic groups. Clinical features Onset may be insidious and clinical features non-specific, especially in tuberculous discitis. Symptoms Symptoms include localized back pain and fever. Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related posts: Permanent pacemakers Gastric outlet obstruction Caecal volvulus Large bowel obstruction Brodie’s abscess Slipped upper femoral epiphysis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: On-Call X-Rays Made Easy Aug 20, 2016 | Posted by admin in ULTRASONOGRAPHY | Comments Off on Discitis Full access? Get Clinical Tree
