Vertebral Osteomyelitis Quiz
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Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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What is Vertebral Osteomyelitis?
Infection of the spine bones or cartilage discs between the bones. This can be caused by bacteria spreading from nearby infections or a weakened immune system allowing bacteria to travel to the spine through the bloodstream. This can cause severe complications and treatment is initiated in an emergent manner
Typical Symptoms of Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Fever
Kidney failure on dialysis
Back pain
Low back pain
Weakness in arms or legs
Difficulty standing up from sitting position
History of cancer
Fatigue
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have a fever?
Are you currently on dialysis?
Do you experience back pain?
Do you have lower back pain?
Do your arms or legs feel weak?
Treatmentof Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Eradication of the bacterial infection is achieved with a combination of antibiotics and additional interventions such as surgery to debride the area, decompress the spinal cord or nerves, and stabilize the spine if necessary. Prolonged duration of antibiotics is often necessary
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References
Sato K, Yamada K, Yokosuka K, Yoshida T, Goto M, Matsubara T, Iwahashi S, Shimazaki T, Nagata K, Shiba N; RESEARCH GROUP FOR SPINE AND SPINAL CORD DISORDERS (HONNEKAI). Pyogenic Spondylitis: Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Treatment. Kurume Med J. 2019 Sep 25;65(3):83-89. doi: 10.2739/kurumemedj.MS653001. Epub 2019 Aug 9. PMID: 31406038.
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Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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