Case report 627: Septic arthritis of lumbar facet joint as initial manifestation of spondylodiscitis.
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Abstract
In summary, septic arthritis of a lumbar facet joint has been rarely discussed in the literature [1, 4]. In this case report the histological and bacteriological diagnosis was established by percutaneous needle biopsy guided by fluoroscopy and the response to treatment was confirmed by CT scans.
Medical subject headings
- Arthritis, Infectious
- Discitis
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Pseudomonas Infections
Anatomy
- lumbar spine