Vertebral Osteomyelitis Presenting as Lumbar Dysfunction: A Case Study

Eugene R. Boeglin

This case study describes lumbar pain of an insidious onset in an otherwise healthy 32-year-old male and the evolution of systemic signs and symptoms, which were initially thought to have a mechanical or nonsystemic etiology. Discussion is directed toward the clinical presentation of osteomyelitis, the importance of a thorough review of a patient's medical history, and a complete physical examination in determining if the presenting complaints are mechanical or systemic in etiology.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1995;22(6):267-271.

Key Words: pain, lumbar spine, osteomyelitis, signs

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