- Management Outcomes after Image-Guided Percutaneous Biopsy for Suspected Vertebral Osteomyelitis-Discitis
This retrospective study of patients who underwent image-guided biopsy for suspected vertebral osteomyelitis-discitis aimed to assess how biopsy results impact clinical management. It was found that biopsy results changed management in 36% of cases, mostly in culture-positive cases allowing for customizing antibiotic treatment. While antibiotic therapy at the time of biopsy did not impact yield, it was concluded that it may lead to less management change.
- Comparing CT-Like Bone Images Based on Fast Field Echo Resembling a CT Using Restricted Echo Spacing (FRACTURE) MR with CT in Pediatric Congenital Vertebral Anomalies
FRACTURE MR is reliable for bone imaging in pediatric complex spinal anomalies and can be complementary to conventional MR in providing osseous details, reducing the need for additional study, and avoiding radiation. The bone signal and cortical trabecular differentiation are excellent in older children (>3 years old).
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