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**Bony destruction, irregularity of vertebral end places, disk space narrowing | **Bony destruction, irregularity of vertebral end places, disk space narrowing | ||
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**Usually requires IV abx x6wk, then PO abx x 4-8wk | **Usually requires IV abx x6wk, then PO abx x 4-8wk | ||
Revision as of 04:18, 10 July 2016
Background
Clinical Features
- Usually have had prolonged symptoms (pain >3mo)
- At risk for recent bacteremia
- Fever is a feature - however, often afebrile
- Vertebral body tenderness
- Paravertebral muscle spasm unreponsive to conservative therapy
- Paravertebral or epidural abscess may develop
Differential Diagnosis
Spinal infection
Diagnosis
- ESR (almost always elevated)
- Blood cultures
- Imaging
- May take 2-8 weeks to see changes
- Bony destruction, irregularity of vertebral end places, disk space narrowing
Management
- Antibiotics
- Usually requires IV abx x6wk, then PO abx x 4-8wk
- Consult with spine surgeon before starting antibiotics (may interfere with biopsy culture)
- Piperacillin-tazobactam 3.375gm IV + vanco 1gm IV
Disposition
- Normally, initially inpatient treatment