Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis causing spinal cord compression

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a very rare condition of unknown etiology and most commonly occurs during childhood or adolescence. The purpose of this paper is to present a case of CRMO in a vertebral location with severe kyphosis, spinal cord compression, and neurological dysf...

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Published in:European spine journal 1998, Vol.7 (4), p.340-343
Main Authors: Baulot, E, Bouillien, D, Giroux, E A, Grammont, P M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Case Report
Chronic Disease
Female
Humans
Kyphosis - diagnosis
Kyphosis - etiology
Kyphosis - surgery
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Osteomyelitis - complications
Recurrence
Spinal Cord Compression - etiology
Spinal Cord Compression - surgery
Thoracic Vertebrae - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a very rare condition of unknown etiology and most commonly occurs during childhood or adolescence. The purpose of this paper is to present a case of CRMO in a vertebral location with severe kyphosis, spinal cord compression, and neurological dysfunction requiring anterior decompression and fusion. After 12 weeks, the patient was physically able to return to school. At 2-year follow-up, neurological and functional outcomes are fair. Magnetic resonance imaging shows good restoration of the sagittal spine alignment despite residual mild kyphosis, and restoration of a normal sagittal diameter of the spinal canal.
ISSN:0940-6719
1432-0932
DOI:10.1007/s005860050085