Vertebral osteomyelitis after a closed fracture of the spine. A case report

S Afr Med J. 1988 Jan 23;73(2):124-6.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fractures, Closed / complications*
  • Fractures, Closed / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteomyelitis / etiology*
  • Radiography
  • Spinal Injuries / complications*
  • Spinal Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Tuberculosis, Spinal / diagnostic imaging
  • Tuberculosis, Spinal / etiology*