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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1967;49:1508-1520.
© 1967 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

Inflammatory Lesions of Intervertebral Discs in Children

ROBERT F. SMITH M.D.1 and T. K. F. TAYLOR D. PHIL. (OXON), F.R.C.S., F.R.C.S. (EDIN.)1

1 From the Department of Orthopedics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle

Twenty cases of inflammatory lesions of the intervertebral disc in children have been reviewed. This is a benign condition of unknown but presumed infectious etiology. Serial roentgenograms have revealed a consistent pattern of vertebral involvement with later partial restoration of the disc height. Roentgenograms including laminagrams made at follow-up have demonstrated persistent cavitation and varying degrees of vertebral overgrowth. The management of this condition, including the controversial roles of biopsy, antibiotic therapy, and spinal immobilization, has been discussed.


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