Therapy, follow-up MR imaging studies, and clinical outcome in 7 patients with unusual manifestations of vertebral osteomyelitis
| Patient No. | Therapy | Interval between Initial and Subsequent MRI (months) | Sequential Change between Initial and Last MRI | Clinical Outcome after Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antibiotic | 2 | Healing | Improved |
| 2 | Surgical debridement and antibiotic | 5 | Healing | Improved |
| 3 | Antibiotic | 4 | Healing | Improved |
| 4 | Antibiotic | 3, 8, 12 | Healing | Improved |
| 5 | Antibiotic and anti-TB | 5, 10.5, 25 | Almost healed | Cured |
| 6 | Antibiotic and anti-TB | 6.5 | Healing | Improved |
| 7 | Antibiotic and anti-TB | 7 | Healing | Improved |
Note:—MRI indicates MR imaging; TB, tuberculosis.