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Publication date
August 2015

Abstract

Septic arthritis of a lumbar facet joint (SALFJ) is a very rare condition. It has mostly been described in adults. Only one other paediatric case has been reported. We present a case of septic arthritis of the left L5-S1 lumbar facet joint, associated with epiduritis and paraspinal abscess, in an 8-year-old boy. Plain radiographs and Technetium bone scan were negative. The diagnosis was made by blood cultures, which isolated staphylococcus epidermidis, and by MRI. The child was treated successfully with anti-biotics only. CASE REPORT An 8-year-old boy without antecedents was hos-pitalised with acute severe back pain since 5 days, without a history of trauma. Clinical examination revealed a temperature of 39°C, a left painful paraspinal mass...

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