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- Title
Long-term case management and outcomes in a young male patient with complete paraplegia post T4-T5 vertebral osteomyelitis and a previous documented thalamo-mesencephalic hemorrhage - case presentation.
- Authors
Bistriceanu, Roxana; Spînu, Aura; Daia, Cristina; Andone, Ioana; Popescu, Cristina; Băilă, Mihai; Postoiu, Ruxandra; Onose, Gelu
- Abstract
(1) Background: Vertebral osteomyelitis is an infection affecting the vertebrae, with a potentially devastating impact, which requires a prompt diagnosis established as quickly as possible to avoid complications such as neurological impairment, fractures, and chronic pain; (2) Methods: We reported a case of a 47-year-old male patient with multiple risk factors (high blood pressure, smoking, dyslipidemia, type II diabetes) and a history of right hemiplegia post a thalamomesencephalic hemorrhage, admitted to the Neuromuscular Clinic Division of The Teaching Emergency Hospital "Bagdasar-Arseni" (TEHBA) Bucharest, for complete paraplegia following a surgically treated vertebral osteomyelitis at T4-T5 level with spinal epidural abscess; (3) Results: The patient had an oscillating and long evolution, due to long-term antibiotherapy and the imperative of minimal mobilization periods, which eventually led to favorable results, with the recovery of motor function and the ability to perform his previous daily activities; (4) Conclusions: Proper management in vertebral osteomyelitis cases has a great impact on the evolution of the patient, increasing the quality of life, and preventing future complications. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for this type of complex case in order to achieve significant improvements.
- Subjects
BUCHAREST (Romania); EPIDURAL abscess; OSTEOMYELITIS; PEOPLE with paraplegia; TYPE 2 diabetes; DISEASE risk factors; HYPERTENSION
- Publication
Balneo & PRM Research Journal, 2024, Vol 15, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2734-844X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12680/balneo.2024.648