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- URN to cite this document:
- urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-509848
- DOI to cite this document:
- 10.5283/epub.50984
Abstract
Vertebral osteomyelitis (VO) is an infection of the spine mainly caused by bacterial pathogens. The pathogenesis leading to destruction of intervertebral discs (IVDs) and adjacent vertebral bodies (VBs) is poorly described. The present study aimed at investigating the connection between infection and bone/disc metabolism in VO patients. 14 patients with VO (infection group) and 14 patients with ...
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