REBEL Core Cast 107.0 – Vertebral Osteomyelitis
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Introduction
This chapter discusses vertebral osteomyelitis, a rare condition characterized by inflammation of the vertebra caused by infection. The hosts explain the different ways the infection can occur, the pathogens involved, and the challenges in diagnosing the condition.
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Take Home Points Clinical presentation is very nonspecific; evaluate all patients presenting with back pain for infectious risk factors. Baseline labs should not guide diagnosis, but may assist in later management. MRI is key to diagnosis, obtain this imaging in all patients who raise clinical suspicion Patients with hemodynamic instability and neurologic compromise warrant empiric ... 
