31 March 2024 : Review article
Differentiation of Native Vertebral Osteomyelitis: A Comprehensive Review of Imaging Techniques and Future Applications
Weijian Zhu12BCEF, Sirui Zhou3D, Jinming Zhang1D, Li Li4B, Pin Liu2A, Wei Xiong1A*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.943168
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e943168
Introduction
Segmental Structure of the Spine
Diagnostic Value of Plain Radiographs and Computed Tomography for NVO
Diagnostic Value of MRI in NVO
Pyogenic Spondylitis
Tuberculous Spondylitis
Brucellar Spondylitis
Fungal Spondylitis
Diagnostic Value of Positron Emission Tomography for NVO
Artificial Intelligence Applications and the Future
Conclusions
References
Figure 1 Bacteria colonize the anterior edge of the upper vertebral plate, which has a rich blood supply, in the direction of blood flow (Adobe Illustrator 2022. 26.5. Adobe Inc.).