Spontaneous Incidence of Vertebral Body Infection Following Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture: A Case Series Study and Review of Literature
Conclusion.
The spontaneous incidence rate of vertebral body infection among OVF patients was 0.7%; however, the occurrence of this complication led to serious events. Clinicians should pay attention to the possibility of bacillemia in elderly or immunocompromised OVF patients.
Level of Evidence: 4
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CLINICAL CASE SERIES Source Type: research
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