Pyogenic spondylitis as a complication of ear piercing: differentiating between spondylitis and discitis
Sewnath, M.; Faber, T.; Castelein, R.
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica 73(1): 128-132
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6462 PMID: 17441672 Document Number: 605322
We report what is, to our best knowledge, the first case of pyogenic spondylitis following ear piercing, a common and popular cosmetic procedure. The spondylitis was adequately treated with antibiotics and brace. The value of additional diagnostic measures in differentiating between spondylitis and discitis is discussed.
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