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Pyogenic Discitis in Female after Delivery and Pelvic Surgery | ||
| Al-Kindy College Medical Journal | ||
| Article 1, Volume 4, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 82-86 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Sadiq A.Al-Mukhtar; Maad M Shalal | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Pyogenic discitis most frequently occurs after home delivery, hemorridectomy, and dilatation and curettage. Discitis is generally due to blood borne bacterial invasion of the disc from adjacent end-plate via communicating vessels. Infective discitis remains an uncommon, but potentially serious cause for back pain. Delayed diagnosis can occur and a high index of suspicion may occur.Methods: The study included 30 patients suffering from localized low back pain with limitation of movement. Diagnosis was made by history, physical examination and investigation mainly E.S.R and MRI.Results: 50.3% of patient with discitis had a history of vaginal delivery, 15% had a history of hemorridectomy and 10% had a history of dilatation and curettage and cesarean section surgery. All patients had elevated E.S.R, Positive C-reactive protein and positive MRI finding.Conclusion, We must think of Pyogenic discitis in any patient with sever backache, fever, local tenderness, and high ESR.Key words: Discitis, Pyogenic, Infection | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Discitis; Pyogenic; Infection | ||
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