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ArticleJournal of clinical imaging science2024

Facet joint septic arthritis: A review of cases.

Kin Man Sin, Yung Kong Wong, Brian Wai Him Fung, Angela On Chee Li, Wing Ho Chong, Kai Yan Kwok

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Article in Journal of clinical imaging science, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Kin Man SinDepartment of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.
Yung Kong WongDepartment of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.
Brian Wai Him FungDepartment of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.
Angela On Chee LiDepartment of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.
Wing Ho ChongDepartment of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.
Kai Yan KwokDepartment of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Facet joint septic arthritis is a rare; yet, severe spinal infection often misdiagnosed due to its non-specific clinical presentation and radiological mimickers. This case series illustrates various clinical presentations, imaging features, and outcomes of patients with facet joint septic arthritis. We demonstrate different disease stages to aid clinicians and radiologists in recognizing this condition. Key diagnostic pitfalls are also discussed to enhance diagnostic accuracy in clinical practice.

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Facet joint septic arthritisFeverPainSpinal infection

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PMID39371544
PMCPMC11450493

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