Strausbaugh L J
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, OR 97207, USA.
Postgrad Med. 1995 Jun;97(6):147-8, 151-4.
Vertebral osteomyelitis, an uncommon infection, usually presents with the very common symptom of neck or back pain. Awareness of this disorder and its distinctive features aids physicians in prompt ordering of appropriate imaging studies, which usually lead to the diagnosis. Early diagnosis, identification of the infecting microbe, and appropriate antimicrobial therapy are the keys to preventing complications and reducing the need for surgical intervention.
脊椎骨髓炎是一种罕见的感染性疾病，通常表现为常见的颈部或背部疼痛症状。了解这种疾病及其独特特征有助于医生及时安排合适的影像学检查，这通常能得出诊断结果。早期诊断、识别感染微生物以及进行适当的抗菌治疗是预防并发症和减少手术干预需求的关键。
