Abstract
A case of spinal tuberculosis after a closed fracture, differing from the usual tuberculous spondylitis in that trauma appeared to have predisposed the affected vertebrae to haematogenous infection, is described.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Fractures, Closed / complications*
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Fractures, Closed / diagnostic imaging
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Humans
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Male
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Osteomyelitis / diagnostic imaging
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Osteomyelitis / etiology*
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Radiography
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Spinal Injuries / complications*
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Spinal Injuries / diagnostic imaging
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Tuberculosis, Spinal / diagnostic imaging
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Tuberculosis, Spinal / etiology*