Because of the erosion of the vertebral end plates, the vertebra can collapse. [8] [9] Tuberculous spondylodiscitis is also identified by the loss of the anterior subchondral part of the vertebral body. [physio-pedia.com]

In post-operative situations, the symptoms occur within a week and result in severe low back pain or neck pain (depending on the surgical location). [en.wikipedia.org]

Back or neck pain [1] [10] Constant pain, more worse at night [2] [6] [11] Radicular pain radiating to the chest or abdomen Fever (less common in patients with tuberculous spondylodiscitis, 1/2 of the cases) [1] [10] [4] Spinal deformities, predominantly [physio-pedia.com]

Cervical spondylodiscitis may manifest with dysphagia or torticollis. [10] Spontaneous pyogenic spondylodiscitis usually spreads hematogenously from infections of the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and urinary tract. [5] Differential Diagnosis Differential [physio-pedia.com]

Such infections are most commonly caused by staphylococcus aureus, E.coli, and Proteus bacterial species. [docdoc.com.sg]

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