J Korean Orthop Assoc.
2020 Aug;55(4):348-353. 10.4055/jkoa.2020.55.4.348.
Charcot Spinal Arthropathy with Extensive Vertebral BodyDestruction and Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection:A Case Report Mimicking Infective Spondylitis
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- 1Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and *Radiology, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea
- KMID: 2505770
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.2020.55.4.348
Abstract
- A 68-year-old man presented with a bed sore with pus discharge on lower back. Radiographs showed extensive destruction of the L4vertebral body. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed fluid collection with an enhanced wall at the defect of the L4 vertebral bodyextending into both psoas muscles. The primary diagnosis was neuropathic spondylopathy, but infective spondylitis was not ruled out.Initially, he was treated with antibiotics for two weeks. A follow-up MRI showed no improvement of the abscess, so surgical explorationwas done. Charcot spinal arthropathy resulted in extensive vertebral
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