Osteomyelitis

Vertebral Osteomyelitis

Vertebral osteomyelitis is a bone infection usually caused by bacteria. In the spine, it is often found in the vertebrae, although the infection can spread into the epidural and intervertebral disc spaces.
Osteomyelitis is rare and most common in young children and the elderly, but it can occur at any age.
Symptoms

Back pain

  • Lower

  • At spine

common

Fever

  • With chills

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F)

common

Gradual lower limb weakness

or Numbness or tingling in legs, feet, or buttocks

or Numbness or tingling in shoulders arms or hands

common

Restricted movement of back

A burning feeling in spine

or Skin rash and redness

  • At back

Weight loss

Risk factors

Intravenous drug abuse

or Tuberculosis

or Falling sick easily

or Use of steroids

or Spinal surgery

Treatment
Treatment for vertebral osteomyelitis is usually

conservative

 and based primarily on the use of intravenous antibiotic treatment. Occasionally, surgery may be necessary to alleviate pressure on the spinal nerves, clean out infected material, and/or stabilize the spine.
Recommended specialist

If you have Osteomyelitis, then a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is highly recommended.

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